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Agriculture · Q890

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 890

Q890

Photolytic seed is found in

A.
Tomato
B.
Tobacco
Answer
C.
Potato
D.
Groundnut

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The seeds of tobacco are very small. It is advised to start growing it indoors, it is grown in dark during the whole post-anthesis period which is why the seeds are also known as photolytic seeds as the presence of light may cause changes in the physiological process.
Seeds maturity and integrity are essential requirements for germination, i.e. nutrient availability and correct phytohormones balance.