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1.Why the seed germination in castor is describedas epigeal? |
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Answer» Thecastor seedtakes about seven days togerminate. The caruncle absorbs water, theseedcoat bursts and radicle grows out, which moves down wards and forms the root. ... After the formation of the foliage leaves, the cotyledons fall off and the seedling becomes independent,germination in castor seedisEpigeal Epigeal Germination: In this type of germination, the hypocotyl elongates rapidly and arches upwards pulling the cotyledons which move above the soil. Bean, cotton, papaya, gourd, castor and onion have germination of this kind |
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