Seed Science MCQs-12

1. During the initial phase of water uptake, if seeds imbibe cold water rapidly, it can lead to imbibitional injury, primarily resulting from failure of_________

2. Temperature affects imbibition mainly by influencing _________

3. Seed physiology primarily deals with ________

4. Dominant hormone during seed maturation is ______

5. Dead seeds can imbibe water because imbibition is a ______ process

6. A dry seed is considered physiologically ________

7. Seed aging is influenced by ________

8. The three major phases of seed life are ________

9. Primary dormancy is induced mainly during ________

10. Loss of seed vigor usually occurs _______