Question

An orthodox seed is one which can

• A. Tolerate dehydration and low temperature.
• B. Tolerate low temperature but not dehydration.
• C. Tolerate dehydration but not low temperature.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tolerate dehydration and low temperature.

Orthodox seeds are those that can survive in either drying or freezing condition. Such seed dried to moisture contents of 10% or less and then stored successfully at subfreezing temperatures (-10${}^0$ C).