Germination and Its Types

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Germination and Its Types: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Seed Germination, Seed Dormancy, Viviparous Germination and, Hypogeal Seed Germination

Important Questions on Germination and Its Types

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Give examples of the plants that undergo viviparous germination.

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Name the hormone responsible for breaks the dormancy of seeds?

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What is seed dormancy and name the hormone which breaks seed dormancy?

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By seeing the given experimental setup identify the correct statements from the options given below:

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Select the condition which affects seed germination from the following:

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Vivipary germination is observed in

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During germination due to water _____ enzymes become active.

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In nature, the removal of germination inhibitors to break seed dormancy is done by

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Radicle gives rise to the root from the _____. 

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In bean seeds, _____ grow faster rand the seeds are brought to the ground.

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Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds.

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The seed that fell on the flower bed from the previous crop usually does not germinate until the next showing season.

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Micropyle serves for the emergence of the radicle.

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Low temperature destroys the delicate embryonic tissue.

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Only water and air are necessary for seed germination.

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Germination of maize seed is hypogeal.

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Why does a farmer plough his field and makes soil loose before sowing seeds?

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How would you demonstrate that oxygen and water are necessary for seeds to germinate?

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Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination.

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What conditions are essential for seed germination? Describe their importance.