Question

Why vivipary is an undesirable character for annual crop plants?

• A. It reduces is vigour of the plant
• B. It adversely affects the fertility of the plant
• C. The seeds exhibit long dormancy
• D. The seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for next season

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for next season

Vivipary is a condition where seeds germinate on the plant. Most of the food crops are annuals and seeds are consumed as food. Therefore, if seeds germinate on the plant they cannot be utilized as food nor can they be stored for the next season. So, the correct answer is 'The seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for next season'