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What does water do for the plant during germination​

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This is known as imbibition GLOSSARY imbibitionthe taking up of liquid, causing swelling. Water hydrates enzymes in the seed, activating them. As a result the seed begins to release energy from its food store for growth.
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Water is required for germination. Mature seeds are often extremely dry and need to take in significant amounts of...

Oxygen is required by the germinating seed for metabolism. Oxygen is used in aerobic respiration, the main source of the...

Temperature affects cellular metabolic and growth rates. Seeds from different species and even seeds from the same plant.

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