Question

For a seed to germinate, the dormancy period will need to be broken by

• A. Warmth
• B. Water
• C. Air
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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.

So the correct option is 'Both A and B'.