Question

An orthodox seed is that which can tolerate ?

• A. Dehydration and freezing
• B. Freezing but not dehydration
• C. Dehydration but not freezing
• D. High temperature

Answer 1

The correct option is A Dehydration and freezing

Seeds are classified as orthodox seeds and recalcitrant seeds. The orthodox seeds can tolerate dehydration and freezing whereas recalcitrant seeds cannot. Examples of orthodox or drying-tolerant seeds are most annual and biennial crops and agroforestry species, which are relatively small-seeded.