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What are the three parts of a seed?
What are the three parts of a seed?
- Seed coat, ovule, cotyledon
- Seed coat, anther, filament
- Seed coat, stigma, style
- Seed coat, endosperm, embryo (correct)
What is the function of the endosperm in a seed?
What is the function of the endosperm in a seed?
- It is the young plant itself
- It aids in pollination
- It protects the seed
- It is a food reserve (correct)
Why are hybrid plants usually preferred despite costing more?
Why are hybrid plants usually preferred despite costing more?
- They have larger seeds
- They require less water
- They are easier to transplant
- They have more vigor and uniformity (correct)
What is the first step in obtaining quality plants?
What is the first step in obtaining quality plants?
What does seed germination refer to?
What does seed germination refer to?
What percentage of seeds can be expected to germinate?
What percentage of seeds can be expected to germinate?
What percentage of germinating seeds are expected to produce satisfactory seedlings?
What percentage of germinating seeds are expected to produce satisfactory seedlings?
What is the expected percentage of seeds that will not germinate?
What is the expected percentage of seeds that will not germinate?