Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-day
noun
/ˈʃɔrt deɪ/
Definition
A term used to describe plants that require a longer duration of darkness in order to flower or set fruit.
Examples
- Corn is a short-day plant that produces fruit as the days become shorter.
- Many flowering plants in the fall are considered short-day plants.
- Farmers often time their planting schedules to align with the short-day requirements of their crops.
Meaning
In botany, a short-day plant is one that blooms when the amount of daylight is less than a certain threshold, typically involving longer nights.
Synonyms
- daylength-sensitive plant
- long-night plant
- fall-blooming plant
