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(a) Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination. (b) State two causes of dormancy in seed

(a) Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination. (b) State two causes of dormancy in seed

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Alex
a) Hypogeal germination is
where the cotyledons remain
underground while epigeal
germination is where
cotyledons emerge above the
ground; (mark as a whole)
1mk
b) –Presence of germination
inhibitors ;Acc abscissic
acid;
-Immature embryo; -Absence
of enzymes/hormones that
facilitate germination;
-Hard / impermeable seed
coat; any 1st 2 correct.
(2mks)
alexis sadro answered the question on October 8, 2017 at 16:46

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