By which action a seed coat becomes permeable to water :
Correct answer: A. Scarification
- A. Scarification
- B. Stratification
- C. Vernalization
- D. all of the above.
Explanation
(a) : Scarification means the application of those methods by which the hard seed coat is ruptured or softened so that it becomes permeable to water, gases and the embryo can expand. There are two methods of scarification as mechanical scarification and chemical scarification. This helps in overcoming seed dormancy.
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