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The inactivity of embryo in mature seed is called .

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apomixis
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dormancy
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parthenocarpy
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dehiscence
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The correct option is B dormancy
At maturity, a seed loses 90% of its water and ultimately reduces embryo metabolism to a bare minimum. This period of embryo inactivity is called dormancy.

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