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Seeds which dried at low moisture contents and stored at low temperature without loosing their viability are________________?

Correct answer: C. Orthodox seeds

  • A. Recalcitrant seeds
  • B. Active seeds
  • C. Orthodox seeds
  • D. Certified seeds

Explanation

Orthodox seeds tolerate drying to low moisture content and can be stored at low temperatures without losing viability. Recalcitrant seeds show the opposite behaviour and are damaged by drying or chilling.

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