Question

Epigeal germination occurs
(1) due to the growth and elongation of hypocotyl
(2) in papaya and cotton
(3) in maize and rice
(4) due to elongation of epicotyl -

• A. 1,2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In epigeal germination, the cotyledons come out of soil surface due to elongation of hypocotyl. Epigeal germination of seeds occur in sunflower, cotton, castor, papaya, onion etc.