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Seed dormancy is the inability of seeds to germinate even when conditions for germination are optimum
Below as the causes of seed dormancy
1. Immature/ Underdeveloped embryo
2. Presence of chemical substances that inhibit germination
3. Hard/ Impermeable testa (impermeable to water)
4. Absence of chemical substances that cause germination
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