Class 12th Biology 2017 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Differentiate between an annual and biennial plant. Provide one example of each.
Differences between annual and biennial plants are as follows:
| Annual Plant | Biennial Plant |
| These plant complete their life cycle in one year | These are monocarpic plants, flowers and die in the second season so complete their life cycle in two years. |
| Vegetative growth and reproduction phase occur in one year | Show vegetative growth in one season and reproductive phase in second season. |
| Since these plants require less time so low maintenance required |
It takes double time to grow than annual plants so high maintenance requried. |
| e.g. Wheat, rye, barley | e.g. carrot, cabbage, raddish |
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