The Process of After-Ripening Involves

question 45

Multiple Choice

The process of after-ripening involves:

• A)enzymatic modification of a dormant seed so that it will germinate.
• B)biochemical conversion of a germinating seed to a dormant seed.
• C)cessation of the flow of nutrients from the parent plant to the ovule.
• D)stimulation of the primary meristems to develop.
• E)desiccation and hardening of the seed coat.

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