Phytochromes exist in two interconvertible forms PR because it absorbs red (R; 660 nm) light PFR because it absorbs far red (FR; 730 nm) light
These are the relationships:
Absorption of red light by PR converts it into PFR
Absorption of far red light by PFR converts it into PR.
In the dark, PFR spontaneously converts back to PR.
Primarily PR far red phytochrome(novanet)
The photoreceptor that allows plants to detect day length is called phytochrome. Phytochrome is a protein that can exist in two forms, which can sense red and far-red light, enabling plants to gauge the duration of light exposure. This mechanism helps regulate various developmental processes, including flowering and seed germination, based on the length of day and night.
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No. Different forms of phytochrome absorb different wavelengths of light. Different forms of phytochrome are scattered throughout the plant. This allows the plant to perceive different intensities, wavelengths, and quality of light. Hope that helped!
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Phytochrome photoreceptors are most strongly activated by red light, specifically at a wavelength of around 660 nanometers. This activation leads to changes in plant growth and development, such as seed germination and flowering. Additionally, far-red light (around 730 nanometers) can influence phytochrome behavior by converting it back to its inactive form.
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The photosynthesis pathway has phytochrome systems which response to red light.
Phytochrome is the photoreceptor that allows plants to detect day length.
Yes, the inhibition of flowering in short day plants is indeed a phytochrome response. These plants require a specific light duration, typically shorter days, to initiate flowering. Phytochromes, which are light-sensitive proteins, play a crucial role in detecting the light conditions and triggering the flowering process by regulating gene expression in response to the length of day and night. When light exposure is insufficient (long days), phytochrome activation prevents flowering.
Phytochrome is the photoreceptor that allows plants to detect day length.