Seed Science MCQs-15 Posted on March 9, 2026March 12, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Table of Contents Toggle Seed Science MCQs-15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Seed Science MCQs-15 Seed Science MCQs-15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. The most common seed-associated pathogens are ___________ Viruses Bacteria Fungi Nematodes 2. Generally in crop plants, exposure to high temperature or drought during the final stages of seed maturation produces greenish mature seeds, primarily due to __________ Interrupted chlorophyll degradation Over-proliferation of endosperm tissue Excess accumulation of LEA proteins Reduced abscisic acid (ABA) synthesis 3. The tissue that nourishes the embryo during early development is _________ Ovary wall Endosperm Pericarp Seed coat 4. Quiescence differs from dormancy because quiescence is ___________ Genetically controlled Hormone-dependent Environmentally imposed Irreversible 5. The fusion of a sperm nucleus with the two polar nuclei in the central cell produces the __________ Diploid embryo nucleus Triploid primary endosperm nucleus Haploid central nucleus Tetraploid endosperm nucleus 6. Seed coat permeability primarily controls ________ Imbibition rate Enzyme synthesis Dormancy only Respiration 7. In broccoli the inflorescence is a _______ type Spike Corymb Panicle Raceme 8. The primary role of synergid cells in the embryo sac is to________ Guide and facilitate pollen tube entry Differentiate into megaspores Store reserve nutrients Produce the endosperm tissue 9. Discolored or shriveled seeds in a lot are often an indication of ________ Proper and careful storage Excellent seed vigor Possible disease, damage, or deterioration High genetic purity 10. The main components of seed quality include ________ Seed Size and shape only Seed shape, taste and aroma Color, price, packaging Physical purity, genetic purity, germination, and vigor Loading … Question 1 of 10 Seed Science MCQs-15