Answer:
Difference
between hypogeal germination and epigeal seed sermination are as
Role
of Cotyledons and Endosperm Cotyledons and endosperm contain reserved food
materials. When seed imbibes water, enzymes get activated, hydrolyze reserve
food material and makes it available for the germinating seed.
Hypogeal Seed Germination
Rapid growth and elongation
of epicotyls.
Cotyledons remain inside the
soil.
Cotyledons remain non-green,
non photosynthetic e.g., castor, beans.
Epigeal Seed Germination
Rapid growth and elongation
ofhypocotyl.
Seed cotyledons emerge above
the soil level/
Cotyledons become green and
photosynthetic e.g.,maize, rice.
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