DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

SEED PROPAGATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Once the seed coat falls off, the ____ start growing downward to anchor the seed.
A
Flowers
B
Leaves
C
Roots
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From the beginning of germination display roots a tendency to grow downwards, while shoots grow upwards (anisotropic growth). A germinating seed can be turned upside down several times and the root will still start to bend downwards.

Detailed explanation-2: -Radicle is the first part of a seedling to emerge from the seed during the process of germination. It is the embryonic root of the plant and grows downward into the soil.

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