Question

what is the role played by the hypocotyl in epigeal germination

Answer 1

it forms root system nd pushes the cotyledon above the ground

Answer 2

Epigeal germination is a term used to refer the fact that the growth of a plant takes place above the grond.

The role of hypocotyl in epigeal germination is stated as it pushes te cotyledon to move upward above the ground.  

Hypocotyl is a part of a stem that grows below the cotyledon which is why when it grows it pushes the seed to move upward.

The part of the stem that grows above the cotyledon is called epicotyl.