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Would a defoliated plant respond to photoperiodic cycle ? Why ?

No, a defoliated plant will not respond to photoperiodic cycle or stimulus. The photoperiodic is perceived by leaves as, the site of perception of light/dark duration are the leaves, which have been removed in a defoliated plant.
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