TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING
SEED PROPAGATION
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grass
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water
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Detailed explanation-1: -Seed germination is the most important stage in a plants life cycle. Water, air, temperature and light are all essential for the seed germination process starting from imbibition, activation and succeeding manifestation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Temperature influences the moisture content, hormone function, and enzyme activity that occurs during seed germination. Warm temperatures accelerate the chemical reactions in seeds and accelerate cell formation for development.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most seeds need to take up water to germinate; this is known as imbibition GLOSSARY imbibitionthe taking up of liquid, causing swelling. . Water: hydrates enzymes in the seed, activating them. As a result the seed begins to release energy from its food store for growth.