Question

Give basic difference between dormancy and quiescence.

Answer 1

Dormancy is the internal inhibition of germination of an otherwise normal seed, even under conditions suitable for its germination. It may be due to immaturity of embryo, presence of inhibitors, etc., whereas quiescence is the inability of a normal, non-dormant seed to germinate because of absence of conditions suitable for germination. It may be due to absence of adequate moisture, temperature, etc.