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Seeds need to be in a cool, dark and dry place. Excluding all air is not a good idea, because the seed still is a living organism and 'breathes' although very slowly.
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Why doesnt all seeds grow into a new plant?
Due to dormancy and various levels of seed viability
What happens during dormancy?
Winter dormancy is when an organism's growth or activity stops because of the freezing temperatures and the lack of liquid water.
What is the quickest way to get seeds out of dormancy?
Water
Can all seeds be sprouted?
No; only living seeds without dormancy can be sprouted.
What has the author Hope Sherman written?
Hope Sherman has written: 'Respiration of dormant seeds ..' -- subject(s): Dormancy, Dormancy in plants, Plants, Respiration, Seeds
What do you mean by dormancy in a seed?
Seed dormancy is a condition of plant seeds that prevents germination when the seeds are under optimal environmental conditions for germination. Living, non dormant seeds germinate when soil temperatures and moisture conditions are suited for cellular processes and division; dormant seeds do not.
What has the author G M Simpson written?
G. M. Simpson has written: 'Seed Dormancy in Grasses' -- subject(s): Dormancy, Grasses, Seeds
Do most plants seeds grow to make new plants?
Yes, and a few seeds undergo dormancy for specified periods
What modifications of cellular respiration might you expect to find in dormant seeds?
During dormancy, seeds wait until the conditions are optimal for cellular respiration. Modifications would include things such as seeding elongation, germination and hormone regulation.
Why hybrid seeds should be raised every year?
Because its viability is less.
How do seeds being frozen effect their growth?
It is used in some cases to break dormancy and trigger growth.
What has the author Thomas P Leavitt written?
Thomas P Leavitt has written: 'Presence and viability of seeds in forest soils as related to depth, time and land-use history' -- subject(s): Forest ecology, Seeds, Viability, Forest soils
