Question

B. Differentiate between the following:
1. hypogeal germination and epigeal germination​

Answer 1

Epigeal germination is a type of germination whereby the seed leaves or the cotyledons are brought on to the surface or above the soil along with the shoot during germination. Hypogeal germination is a type of germination whereby the seed leaves or the cotyledons remain below the soil surface during germination.