Question

There are a variety of requirements for what must be included on seed labeling, including the percentage of seed that doesn’t germinate during the time of the test but is viable. What is this called?

A. seed potatoes
B. seed vitality
C. hard seed
D. dormant seed

Answer 1

D. dormant seed.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are a variety of requirements for what must be included on seed labeling, including the percentage of seed that doesn’t germinate during the time of the test but is viable. Thus, this is called dormant seed.

Seed dormancy can be defined as a condition or state in which the ability of viable seeds to grow is completely prevented from germinating (growing) even under favorable weather or laboratory condition.