The first factor to activate dormant seed embryo is

Oxygen.

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Moisture.

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Hormones.

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Nutrients.

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Solution

The correct option is B Moisture.
There are various factors which activate the dormant embryo and induces germination processes. These are moisture, oxygen, temperature, light. Out of all these factors, moisture is the most important factor to activate dormant embryo. Under moist condition, dormant seed absorbs water and swells up. This brings about the activation of dormant protoplasm.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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