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What is seed dormancy |
| Answer» Seed dormancy\xa0is defined as a state in which\xa0seeds\xa0are prevented from germinating even under environmental conditions normally favorable for germination. These conditions are a complex combination of water, light, temperature, gasses, mechanical restrictions,\xa0seed\xa0coats, and hormone structures.\xa0Seed dormancy\xa0allows seeds to overcome periods that are unfavourable for seedling established and is therefore\xa0important\xa0for plant ecology and agriculture. Several processes are known to be involved in the induction of\xa0dormancy\xa0and in the switch from the\xa0dormant\xa0to the germinating state. | |