In which of the following, does the germination of the embryo occur, when the fruit is still attached to the plant?

Rhizobium

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Rhizoclonium

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Ananas

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Rhizophora

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Solution

The correct option is D Rhizophora
Mangrove plants such as Rhizophora have a special characteristic called as vivipary. In such kind of plants, the germination of embryo occur when the fruit is still attached to plant. This ensures the life of growing embryos, as these kind of mangrove trees are found in saline environment which has more chances of seed dormancy.

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