Question

give the main differences between hypogeal and epigeal germination​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Epigeal Germination:

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:

Hypogeal germination is a type of germination whereby the seed leaves or the cotyledons remain below the soil surface during germination.

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Answer 2

Hypogeal germination :

• Plant germination which takes place above the group is known as hypogeal germination.
• Energy comes from cotyledons.
• Epicotyl is short.
• Cotyledons remains in the soil.
• Example : Pea.

Epigeal germination :

• Plant germination which takes place below the ground is known as epigeal germination.
• Energy comes from endosperm.
• Epicotyl is large.
• Cotyledons emerge out of the soil.
• Example : Castor.