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Sometimes sound and uninjured seeds may fail to germinate due to reduced activity of the seed or seed parts resulting in blockade of the growth. This may be due to:

Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)

  • A. External effects of environment
  • B. Internal conditions within the plant itself, i.e. Embryo dormancy or seed coat dormancy
  • C. Both (a) & (b)
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Dormancy can result from external conditions or internal barriers such as embryo dormancy and an impermeable seed coat. Since both mechanisms can block germination in sound seed, option c is correct.

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