Question

Differentiate between an annual and a biennial plant. Provide one example of each.

Answer 1

S. No.	Annual Plants	Biennial Plants
(i)	These plants require a single season to complete their whole life cycle.	These plants require two seasons to complete their whole life cycle.
(ii)	They grow, set seeds and die within one year.	In the first year, they grow a healthy root system and short stem, and become dormant in winters. In second year, they grow quickly, flower, set seeds and die.
(iii)	For example, rice, wheat, etc.	For example, onion, carrot, etc.