Germination and Its Types
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
Give examples of the plants that undergo viviparous germination.
Name the hormone responsible for breaks the dormancy of seeds?
What is seed dormancy and name the hormone which breaks seed dormancy?
By seeing the given experimental setup identify the correct statements from the options given below:
Select the condition which affects seed germination from the following:
Vivipary germination is observed in
During germination due to water _____ enzymes become active.
In nature, the removal of germination inhibitors to break seed dormancy is done by
Radicle gives rise to the root from the _____.
In bean seeds, _____ grow faster rand the seeds are brought to the ground.
Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds.
The seed that fell on the flower bed from the previous crop usually does not germinate until the next showing season.
Micropyle serves for the emergence of the radicle.
Low temperature destroys the delicate embryonic tissue.
Only water and air are necessary for seed germination.
Germination of maize seed is hypogeal.
Why does a farmer plough his field and makes soil loose before sowing seeds?
How would you demonstrate that oxygen and water are necessary for seeds to germinate?
Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination.
What conditions are essential for seed germination? Describe their importance.