Question

Seeds which germinate in light as well as dark is known as

• A. Photoblastic seeds
• B. Negative photoblastic
• C. Non-photoblastic seeds
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Non-photoblastic seeds

Germination may also be defined as protrusion of embryonic axis from the seed to resume growth. Light is one of the factors that regulates germination. There are many seeds which respond to light for germination and these seeds said to be photoblastic. While seed which germinates in light as well as dark is called as non-photoblastic seeds. Thus option C is the correct answer.