Question

     In the case of pigeon pea, as the seed germinates, the shoot (plumule) elongates, and the cotyledons are lifted above the soil surface. Such type of germination is known as:

    A Hypogeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Epigeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hypoepigeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Epihypogeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All kharif pulses except pigeon pea have epigeal germination. Pigeon pea has hypogeal germination.

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