Which of the following statements about seed dormancy is correct?

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Which of the following statements about seed dormancy is correct?

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Seed dormancy prevents germination under unfavorable environmental conditions. Correct Seed dormancy causes immediate germination once the seed is released. Seed dormancy is absent in all endospermic seeds. Seed dormancy only occurs in seeds that develop through apomixis.

Explanation

Seed dormancy is an adaptive trait that prevents germination during unsuitable environmental conditions, ensuring seedling survival. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

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