In this article we will discuss about the definition and conditions necessary for seed germination. Definition of Seed Germination: Germination is the process by which the embryo wakes up from the state of dormancy and takes to active life. This process, in fact, covers all the changes from the earliest sprouting of the seed till it established itself as an [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of seed. The types are: 1. Dicotyledonous Seeds 2. Monocotyledonous Seeds. Type # 1. Dicotyledonous Seeds: i. Gram Seed: The gram seed is more or less rounded at one end and pointed at the other. It is covered by a brown seed coat called testa; the inner whitish coat is the tegmen. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and types of branching. Meaning of Branching: Branches are the similar members of the stems. The axillary buds develop into branches by the elongation of the internodes accompanied by enlargement and expansion of the leaves. The mode of arrangement of the branches is called branching. Types of Branching: There are two [...]