kortdagplanten
Kortdagplanten, also known as short-day plants, are a category of flowering plants that require a specific period of darkness to initiate flowering. This means they bloom when the nights are longer than the days. The critical factor for these plants is the length of the uninterrupted dark period, not necessarily the total amount of daylight.
The physiological response to photoperiodism, which includes short-day and long-day plants, is mediated by a pigment
Examples of short-day plants include chrysanthemums, poinsettias, and strawberries. These plants typically flower in the autumn
Understanding the photoperiodic requirements of short-day plants is crucial for agricultural and horticultural practices. Growers often