Question

Differentiate between epigeal and hypogeal germination

Answer 1

1.In hypogeal seed germination, epicotyl elongates quickly, pulling the plumule out of the soil surface.In epigeal germination the hypocotyl elongates quickly, pulling cotyledons and plumule above the soil surface. 2.Hypogeal germination is shown by most of monocots like Gram, Pea and Mango. Epigeal germination is shown by most of dicots like Castor.

Answer 2

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$\orange\bigstar$ Ephigeal germination :-

• The cotlyledons comes out of the soil.

• The cotlyledons becomes flat, green leaf like.

• While coming out, hypocotyl develops curvature.

• eg - Tamarind, Castor, Cucumber, etc.

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$\orange\bigstar$ hypogeal germination :-

• The cotlyledons remains in the soil.

• Cotlyledons remains enclosed within the seed.

• Epicotyl develops curvature.

• eg - Gram, Pea, Maize.

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