Question

8. a. What additional resources does a seedling need compared with a germinating seed?
b. Why does it need these extra resources?​

Answer 1

Answer:

 fine-textured seedbed and good seed-to-soil contact are necessary for optimal germination. Aeration in the soil media allows for good gas exchange between the germinating embryo and the soil. Seeds respire just like any other living organism. They need oxygen and produce carbon dioxide