The part of the seed which provides nutrients for the growing seedling is known as the?
Cotyledon
CH 6 SEEDS – STRUCTURE AND GERMINATION
Define optimum temperature.
A moderately warm temperature favourable for germination is called optimum temperature.
A chemical used in experiments that absorbs oxygen is called?
Pyrogallic acid
What is the main reason why seeds sown very deep in soil fail to germinate?
The main reason why seeds sown very deep in soil fail to germinate are:- No proper supply of oxygen for respiration The insufficient pushing force in the embryonic parts to break through the upper layers of soil.
What are the conditions necessary for germination?
The conditions necessary for germination are:- Water Suitable temperature Oxygen
What is germination?
It is the process of formation of a seedling developed from the embryo.