Question

What are the importances of imbibition? [2 Marks]

Answer 1

• Imbibition is the initial step in seed germination.

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• Imbibition causes swelling of seeds and results in the breaking of testa.

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• Imbibition is dominant in the initial stage of water absorption by roots.

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• The water moves into ovules which are ripening into seeds by imbibition.

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