Question

What are the three conditions that are required for germination to be initiated?

Answer 1

Germination:

1. The primary process where there is the formation of a plant from a single seed is called seed germination.
2. The quality and yield of the crop are influenced by germination.

Initiation of germination:

The conditions that are required for the initiation of germination are as follows:

1. The seed must be viable – the embryo should be capable to germinate and alive
2. Seed should be non-dormant – no dormancy or chemical barrier to germinate
3. Presence of an appropriate amount of environmental conditions/factors such as oxygen, temperature, light, and moisture