Question
Distinguish between epigeal and hypogeal germination.
Answer
The main distinction between epigeal and hypogeal germination lies in the behavior of the cotyledons.
In epigeal germination, the cotyledons emerge above the soil, while in hypogeal germination, they remain below the soil surface.
In epigeal germination, the cotyledons emerge above the soil, while in hypogeal germination, they remain below the soil surface.