AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not considered a factor that would influence dormancy?
A
Temperature
B
Mechanical constraint
C
Light
D
Soil Production
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main reason behind these conditions is that they require a period of rest before being capable of germination. These conditions may vary from days to months and even years. These conditions are the combination of light, water, heat, gases, seed coats and hormone structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The important germination inhibitors causing seed dormancy are abscisic acid, phenolic acid, ferulic acid, coumarin, short fatty acids and cyanogenic chemicals, e.g., Apple, Peach, Ash, Cucurbita, Iris, Xanthium.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Rhizophora’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abiotic factors such as drought, light, salinity, seed burial depth, soil pH, and temperature as well as disturbance events such as a fire, flooding or tillage can play an important role in initiating or inhibiting seed germination [3–4].

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