Which plant hormone plays key role to switch the plant development from seed dormancy to seed germination? How this plant hormone promotes germination?

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Which plant hormone plays key role to switch the plant development from seed dormancy to seed germination? How this plant hormone promotes germination?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Plant hormone 

We know plants are immobile organism and are devoid of any nervous system and these plant hormones that regulate the growth of plants. These plant hormones act as a signalling molecules and these hormones are produced within the plant and occur in extreme low concentrations. It is produced by cells of plant not only regulate the  plant growth but also determine the formation of flower , stems ,leaves , the shedding of leaves and development and ripening of fruits. All physiological processes are under control of these plant hormones.

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