Explain the germination of bean seed.

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Germination of a bean seed:

Bean seed shows the epigeal type of germination.

The seed absorbs water and swells up.

The radicle starts elongating downward into the soil.

Hypocotyl elongates and plumule reaches the surface of the soil.

The cotyledons are pushed out of the soil.

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Explain the germination of bean seed.​

Germination of a bean seed:​ Bean seed shows the epigeal type of germination.​ The seed absorbs water and swells up.​ The radicle starts elongating downward into the soil.​ Hypocotyl elongates and plumule reaches the surface of the soil.​ The cotyledons are pushed out of the soil.​

Explain the germination of bean seed.

Germination of a bean seed:

Bean seed shows the epigeal type of germination.

The seed absorbs water and swells up.

The radicle starts elongating downward into the soil.

Hypocotyl elongates and plumule reaches the surface of the soil.

The cotyledons are pushed out of the soil.