HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOLOGY
Question
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Testa
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Radicle
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Cotyledon
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Plumule
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Detailed explanation-1: -The radicle is the first part of a seedling (a growing plant embryo) to emerge from the seed during the process of germination.
Detailed explanation-2: -The radicle (primary embryonic root) emerges from the seed first to enhance water uptake; it is protected by a root cap produced by the root apical meristem.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plumule is the part of the embryo which emerges from the seed and develops into the shoot of the plant. It further develops organs such as the stem, flowers, fruits and seeds. Since the plumule forms the shoot of the plant, it is responsible for performing photosynthesis.
Detailed explanation-4: -Plumule is also referred to as a baby plant or a new plant arising from the seed embryo. It is the shoot tip that gives rise to a new plant.
Detailed explanation-5: -Plumules: It is part of the seed embryo, which develops into the shoot after seed germination.