In wet season, the initiation of panicle primordia in rice variety of 120 days duration takes place in

A. 60 - 65 days after sowing

B. 65 - 70 days after sowing

C. 70 - 75 days after sowing

D. 75 - 80 days after sowing

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Panicle initiation i.e. PI is the start of the reproductive phase of rice development. So, in a total of 120 days of rice plantation, Panicle initiation starts about 60 - 65 days after sowing.