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Explain how photoperiod can control flowering.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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When organic amendments such as animal or green manures are added to soils, micronutrient availability generally is enhanced by the production of natural chelating agents.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Night length triggers flowering through its affect on a pigment called phytochrome, which has two different forms. Each form is sensitive to different wavelengths of light in the red to far red range. As the night length varies, so does the phytochrome form and this triggers flowering.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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