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Seed Germination: Definition and Conditions | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the definition and conditions necessary for seed germination. Definition of Seed Germination: Germination is the process by which the embryo wakes up from the state of dormancy and takes to active life. This process, in fact, covers all the changes from the earliest sprouting of the seed till it established itself as an [...]

By |2016-08-30T17:05:53+00:00August 30, 2016|Germination|Comments Off on Seed Germination: Definition and Conditions | Botany

Physiology of Seed Germination

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Seed Germination 2. Factors Influencing in Seed Germination 3. Mobilization of Reserves during Seed Germination 4. How to Test Seed Viability?. Subject-Matter of Seed Germination: Seeds develop and mature within the fruits. Once the fruit attains maturity and ripens it is shed and the seeds inside it undergo period of [...]

By |2016-07-20T08:05:16+00:00July 20, 2016|Germination|Comments Off on Physiology of Seed Germination

Germination of Dormant and Non-Dormant Seeds

The following points highlight the top two exercises to study germination of dormant and non-dormant seeds. Exercise 1: To show the normal process of germina­tion of seeds of castor and pea. Requirements: Seeds of castor and pea, pots, gar­den soil, water. Normal Germination Process: Put some castor and pea seeds in the properly moist­ened garden soil filled in the pots [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:30:19+00:00May 27, 2016|Germination|Comments Off on Germination of Dormant and Non-Dormant Seeds
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