Question

Define the following:
Hypogeal germination.

Answer 1

Hypogeal germination:

1. Hypogeal germination refers to the type of germination process that happens below the ground.
2. In this form of germination the cotyledons remain below the soil.
3. The plumule, or primitive shoot tip, that arises from the seed embryo is visible above ground. The plumule pushes its way to the surface by pressing upward.
4. Hypogeal germination can be found in both monocot and dicot seeds.

Examples:

Maize (monocot), gram (dicot), pea (dicot) are some examples of hypogeal germination.