TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING
PLANTING TECHNIQUES
Question
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Respiration is always occuring
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Some seeds will need light
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The absorption of water
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Temperature has reached a favorable level for germination.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Imbibition? Imbibition is a type of diffusion where the water is absorbed by the solid particles called colloids, causing an enormous increase in volume. The solution is not formed in the process. In other words, water absorption by colloids is known as imbibition.
Detailed explanation-2: -Imbibition is the process of absorption of water by solid substances through their surface. Imbibition is responsible for the swelling of seeds when put in soil, or when mature seeds are soaked in water at room temperature. Also, during monsoon, wooden door swell up due to imbibition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water absorption is defined as the amount of water absorbed by a material and is calculated as the ratio of the weight of water absorbed to the weight of the dry material.