For a seed to germinate, the dormancy period will need to be broken by
A
Warmth
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B
Water
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C
Air
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is B Both A and B Dormancy period is an inactive state of seed. To break down this state, seed require the favourable environment in which temperature and water play a major role to increase the metabolism as enzymes work on certain temperature and water breaks the seed coat by imbibition.