Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Flowering in sugarcane
Explanation:
Arrowing is the term used to describe the flowering process in sugarcane. When the sugarcane plant reaches maturity, it develops an inflorescence that resembles an arrow, hence the name "arrowing".
This phenomenon is influenced by photoperiod, temperature, and genetics. However, commercial sugarcane farmers usually try to prevent arrowing as it diverts energy from sugar production to flowering, reducing sugar yield.
Information Booster:
Factors Affecting Arrowing:
Photoperiod (day length)
Temperature (optimum range: 21-27°C)
Varietal characteristic.
Effect on Sugar Yield:
Arrowing reduces the sugar content as the plant utilizes stored sucrose for reproductive growth.
Farmers often prefer non-flowering (non-arrowing) varieties to maintain high sucrose levels.
Knowledge Booster :
Flowering in Banana: The flowering stage in banana is called "shooting", The banana plant produces a large terminal flower that eventually forms a bunch of bananas.
- Flowering in Onion: Onion produces flowers during the bolting stage, which is different from arrowing. in onion is undesirable as it affects bulb formation.
- Flowering initiation in Paddy: The flowering process in paddy is called "heading",It occurs after thepanicle emerges from the flag leaf sheath.
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