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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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When the embryonic plant which is present within seed start growing in the form of sprouting, breaks a dormancy period and forms a seedling then the seeds are said to be germinated. Apart from nutrients, seeds also required the favorable environmental condition to germinate. If environmental conditions are not favorable for seed germination, then seed enter into a dormant state where seeds do not sprout or germinate.

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