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No matter how favourable the environmental conditions, the seeds do not germinate:

Option: 1

They have not settled 


Option: 2

The neighbouring seeds do not germinate


Option: 3

If the seeds undergo a dorment or resting period.

 


Option: 4

The seeds are soaked in water


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Dormancy -

As the seed matures, its water content is reduced and seeds become relatively dry (10?15 per cent moisture by mass). The general metabolic activity of the embryo slows down. During such conditions, the embryo may enter a state of inactivity called dormancy.

- wherein

if favourable conditions are available (adequate moisture, oxygen and suitable temperature), they germinate.

 

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