MCQ
Why seed dormancy takes place?
- ADue to hard seed coat
- BDue to unfavourable conditions
- CDue to ABA
- ✓All of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these
d
As the seed matures, its water content is reduced and seed becomes relatively dry ($10-15\%$ moisture by mass). The general metabolic activity of the embryo slows down. The embryo may enter a state of inactivity called dormancy. When favourable condition are available (adequate moisture, oxygen, suitable temperature) seeds germinate
As the seed matures, its water content is reduced and seed becomes relatively dry ($10-15\%$ moisture by mass). The general metabolic activity of the embryo slows down. The embryo may enter a state of inactivity called dormancy. When favourable condition are available (adequate moisture, oxygen, suitable temperature) seeds germinate
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