HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -A viable seed is one which is capable of germination under suitable conditions. The definition includes dormant but viable seeds, in which case the dormancy must be broken before viability can be measured by germination.

Detailed explanation-2: -This stage is referred to as Imbibition. It starts the growth process by activation of enzymes.

Detailed explanation-3: -A seed which under the right conditions of moisture, temperature, light etc can germinate is called viable seed. Different crops have different viability standards. An example of viable seed can be lupine extracted from Arctic Tundra. The seeds can be readily grown in the laboratory and the plants are normal.