seed germination Archives

Types of germination

1) Epigeal: Cotyledons emerge above the soil surface by elongation of hypocotyls and generally became green Examples – Green gram, Black gram, Groundnut, Soybean, Pumpkin, Okra, Cucumber, Mustard, Cotton, Jute, …

Seed germination

Germination is a protrusion of radicle or seedling emergence. Germination results in rupture of the seed coat and emergence of seedling from embryonic axis. Factors affecting germination are soil, environment, …