Question

Method that renders the seed coat permeable to water so that embryo expansion is not physically retarded is known as

• A. Denudation
• B. Stratification
• C. Scarification
• D. Vernalisation

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Scarification

Scarification is a process that weakens, opens, or alters the seed coat to encourage germination. It can be done mechanically, thermally, or chemically. Scarification is used for plant species that are impervious to water and gases. The seed coat of many plants is tough and provides mechanical resistance to the growth of the embryos. Scarification breaks seed dormancy and promotes germination.