Question

phytochrome,a photoreceptor of red light is involved in developmental process like

Answer 1

Phytochrome is involved in the development of chloroplast.

Phytochromes are a group of light receptors, present in plants, bacteria and fungi. They are sensitive to the red light and far red light region of the spectrum.

Phytochromes play an important part in plant development by helping with:

1. Germination of seeds,

2. Development of chloroplast

3. Synthesis of chlorophyll

4. Regulating leaf number, size and shape

5. Induction of flowering