Botany-Seed Dormancy

NEET Botany Seed Dormancy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

If a seed is dormant due to the presence of a hard seed coat, which method mentioned in the text can be used to overcome this dormancy?

A

Mechanical abrasion using sandpaper

B

Exposure to ethylene gas

C

Increasing the duration of light exposure

D

Applying high concentrations of cytokinins

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that seed dormancy caused by a seed coat barrier can be overcome by mechanical abrasions using tools like sandpaper.

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