Difference between epigeal and hypogeal germination.

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In the case of epigeal germination, cotyledons are pushed above the soil then become green and form the first leaves. This type of germination is found in many dicots such as beans, sunflowers etc.
In case of hypogeal germination, the cotyledons remain below the soil and the plumule comes out to form new leaves. This type of germination is seen in most monocot plants such as wheat, rice etc.
Epigeal seed germination. Hypogeal germination.
Cotyledons are pushed up through the soil.
First leaves are developed from cotyledons also called seed leaves.
Second leaves are formed from plumule.
Mostly seen in dicot plants such as beans.
Cotyledons remain inside the soil.
Cotyledons shrivel after providing food for germination.
First leaves are formed from plumule.
Mostly found in monocot plants such as rice and wheat.

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Epigeal seed germination.	Hypogeal germination.
Cotyledons are pushed up through the soil. First leaves are developed from cotyledons also called seed leaves. Second leaves are formed from plumule. Mostly seen in dicot plants such as beans.	Cotyledons remain inside the soil. Cotyledons shrivel after providing food for germination. First leaves are formed from plumule. Mostly found in monocot plants such as rice and wheat.