Germination

Question 1

Definition of Germination

Answer 1

Process of imbibition and absorption of water, hydration of tissues, absorption of oxygen, activation of enzymes and digestion, transport of nutrients to embryo axis, increase in respiration, cell division & growth and embryo emergence

Question 2

4 key points of Germination

Answer 2

1. The process
2. Hormones
3. Epigeal Germination
4. Hypogeal Germination

Question 3

Hypogeal Germination

Answer 3

Occurs in Grass, Maize, Wheat, etc

Involves the elongation of the epicotyl(cotyledons remain below soil surface)

Question 4

Epigeal Germination

Answer 4

Occurs in Beans

Involves the elongation of the hypocotyl (cotyledons push above soil surface)

Question 5

3 types of Hormones & their functions

Answer 5

Gibberellins (Activate digestion)
Cytokinins (Stimulate Cell division)
Auxins (Cell enlargement)