On germination a seed first produces shoots with leaves, flowers appear later,

A. Why do you think this happens?

B. How is this advantageous to the plant?

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A. As soon as the seed germinates, the plant enters into the vegetative growth period. This period takes a light stimulus (a critical length of light exposed to a different plant, i.e., photoperiod) and synthesises the florigen (a flowering hormone) which induce flowering.

B. The vegetative growth period prepares the plant to bear reproductive structures like flower, fruits and seeds, and allows it to grow, mature and reproduce.

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On germination a seed first produces shoots with leaves, flowers appear later, A. Why do you think this happens? B. How is this advantageous to the plant?

On germination a seed first produces shoots with leaves, flowers appear later,

A. Why do you think this happens?

B. How is this advantageous to the plant?