Question

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding seed germination?

• A. Hypocotyl grows first, cotyledons remain underground in mustard
• B. Hypocotyl grows first, cotyledons come out of soil in onion
• C. Epicotyl grows first, cotyledon come out of soil in castor
• D. Hypocotyl grow first, cotyledons come out of soil is called hypogeal in rice

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Epigeal Germination: In this type of germination, the hypocotyl elongates rapidly and arches upwards pulling the cotyledons which move above the soil. Bean, cotton, papaya, gourd, castor and onion have germination of this kind.