Question

What is seed quiescence?

Answer 1

Seed quiescence:

1. Quiescence is a period during which the embryo is dormant and has no activity.
2. In this phase, embryos in seed have stopped growing.
3. It is the inability of a non-dormant, normal seed to germinate due to a lack of suitable germinating conditions.
4. This phase is triggered by the absence of favorable factors such as light, temperature, and moisture.
5. In this phase, the rate of cell division is suppressed.
6. The embryo resumes its growth under favorable conditions.