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Diagram and functions of a Dicotyledonous seed

Epicotyl

Hypocotyl

Radicle

Embryo

Seed coat

Cotyledon

Germination

Germination is the development of a seed into a seedling.

Types of germination

1. Epigeal germination

2. Hypogeal germination

1. Epigeal Germination

The type of germination where the cotyledons come above the

ground level. It occurs in all legumes. E.g. beans, peas, G.nuts,

etc. It’s common with dicotyledonous seeds.