Question
As the seed germinates, the shoot (plumule) elongates, and the cotyledons are lifted above the soil surface. Such type of germination is known as:
Solution
The type of germination where the cotyledons are lifted above the soil surface as the plumule elongates is called epigeal germination. In this type of germination, the hypocotyl elongates rapidly, pushing the cotyledons upward and above the soil All kharif pulses except pigeon pea have epigeal germination. Pigeon pea has hypogeal germination.
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