DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

PLANTING TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following factors can lead to poor seed germination? I. Disease and aging seed. II. Complete seed development. III. Improper processing and storage. IV. Low temperature during germination.
A
I, II and III
B
I, III and IV
C
II, III and IV
D
All of the above.
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: -Many processes can result in seed ageing; it is likely that oxidative damage caused by free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) is primarily responsible.

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