What Stimulates Germination of Desert Plant Seeds After a Hard

question 24

Multiple Choice

What stimulates germination of desert plant seeds after a hard rain?

• A) production of auxins
• B) removal of abscisic acid
• C) cooler temperatures
• D) activation of cytokinins

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