(a) Distinguish between epigeal and hypogeal germination. (b) Why is oxygen necessary in the germination of seeds?

      

(a) Distinguish between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
(b) Why is oxygen necessary in the germination of seeds?

  

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John
(a) Epigeal - Cotyledon are brought above ground surface when hypocotyl elongates then straightens

Hypogeal - cotyledon remains below ground surface when epicotyl elongate and pushes out of the soil

(b) Required in aerobic respiration/ oxidation, to release energy from food reserve for germination
johnmulu answered the question on May 12, 2017 at 08:06


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