Question

Where can hypogeal germination be seen?

Answer 1

There are two types of germination, commonly seen in plants:

• Epigeal germination
• Hypogeal germination

Hypogeal germination

1. Seed germination takes place in dicots wherein the cotyledons stay below the surface of the soil.
2. In this type of germination, the epicotyl elongates while the hypocotyl does not push the cotyledons above the ground.
3. This is hypogeous or hypogeal germination.
4. Examples: custard apple, mango, gram, pea, maize, lotus etc.