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Question
Mention the conditions necessary for seed germination.
Solution
The conditions necessary for seed germination are:
- Water: It is needed for a seed to swell up and burst open. It is also needed to make the stored food soluble to feed the embryo inside a seed.
- Oxygen: Oxygen is required for respiration.
- Favourable temperature: Temperature ranging from 25°C to 35°C is suitable for germination.
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