Question

    Identify "Recalcitrant seeds"

    A. Mungbean

    B. Rubber

    C. Tea

    D. Wheat

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    A A, B and D only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B, C and D only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B and C only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and D only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recalcitrant seeds are seeds that cannot withstand drying and freezing during storage. They are sensitive to desiccation and lose viability rapidly. Among the given options: Both mungbean and wheat seeds are orthodox, Rubber and Tea are calcitrant seeds.

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