DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

SEED PROPAGATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are 3 requirements for germination of seeds?
A
Air, water, and space.
B
Air, roots, soil.
C
Air, roots, sun.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Solution: Only living seeds can germinate which require optimum conditions like moisture, oxygen and temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three major stages in the germination process. These are the imbibition of water, increased metabolic activity, and swelling of cells. Germination begins with the seed’s imbibition (absorption) of water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental factors such as temperature, light, pH, and soil moisture are known to affect seed germination (Chachalis and Reddy 2000; Taylorson 1987).

Detailed explanation-4: -Aeration of the soil is absolutely necessary for the germination of the seed because oxygen is necessary for the aerobic respiration by which the seeds get the requisite energy for the growth of the embryo. Q. Oxygen is necessary for the germination of seeds.

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