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How do you distinquish between hypogeal germination and epigeal germination ? What is the role of cotyledon (s) and the endosperm in the germination of seeds ?

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Difference between hypogeal germination and epigeal seed sermination are as

Role of Cotyledons and Endosperm Cotyledons and endosperm contain reserved food material . When seed imbibes water, enzymes get activated , hydrolyse reserve, food material and makes it available for the germinating seed.
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