Germination and Embryo Growth/Development Flashcards
1
Q
Senescence
A
plant death (not dormancy)
2
Q
Exogenous dormancy
A
due to physical constraints
3
Q
Endogenous dormancy
A
embryonic/physical dormancy
4
Q
Stratification
A
seeds not germinating until long exposure to low temp/oxygen/moisture
5
Q
Chemical block
A
chemical leached into seed an certain conditions to allow germination
6
Q
Viability
A
ability to germination under suitable conditions