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Multiple choice evs the journey of seeds vegetative propagation and seed dispersal seed dispersal seed dispersal and its methods other modes of vegetative propagation introduction to reproduction vegetative reproduction

This is an example of a very old viable seed excavated from Arctic Tundra. The seed germinated and flowered after an estimated record of $10,000$ years of dormancy. It is?

  1. Victoria

  2. Lupinus arcticus

  3. Phoenix dactylifera

  4. Strobilanthus kunthiana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are several records of very old yet viable seeds. The oldest one is of a lupine(Lupnius arcticus) excavated from Arctic Tundra. Seeds of Lupinus arcticus, atleast $10,000$ years old were found in lemming burrows deeply buried in permanently frozen silt of Pleistocene age in ungladated central Yuzon. They readily germinated in the laboratory and have since grown into normal healthy plants.

Multiple choice evs the journey of seeds vegetative propagation and seed dispersal seed dispersal seed dispersal and its methods other modes of vegetative propagation introduction to reproduction vegetative reproduction

Parachute type of mechanism of seed dispersal is found in _____________.

  1. Pea/Leguminosae

  2. Mustard/Cruciferae

  3. Cotton/Malvaceae

  4. Taraxacum/Compositae
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Taraxacum (dandelion) seeds possess a pappus, which is a tuft of hairs that acts like a parachute to facilitate wind dispersal.

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Pappus occurs in compositae for

  1. Air pollination

  2. Air dispersal

  3. Insect pollination

  4. Animal dispersal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pappus in Compositae is a modified calyx that forms a parachute-like structure, specifically designed to catch the wind and aid in the dispersal of seeds over distances.

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Which of the followig seed travels only short distance?

  1. Mango

  2. Cotton

  3. Neem

  4. Maple
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wind dispersal of seeds do not ensure a coverage of larger distance and it also depends upon the morphology of seed as well. Maple seeds are samaras that mean they have a wing like structure and is also called wind seed but is not able to cover a great distance as it does not blow with the wind but flutter on the ground.

So, the correct option is 'Maple'

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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
a. Tegmen: Part of seed coat which actually is the dried up inner integument.
b. Caruncile- A spongy outgrowth of helium and absorbs water
c. Endothelrum: Inner epidermal layer of integument in unitegmic ovules and functions similar to another tapetum
d. Epithelium: Tissue of the scutellum abutting the endosperm; glandular in nature and secretes enzymes.
Select the correct answer.

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $1, 3$ and $4$
  3. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
  4. $2$ and $4$
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A Correct answer
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After-ripening dormancy has been reported in the seed.

  1. Fraxinus excelsior

  2. Parkinsoma aculeata

  3. Pistacia lentiscus

  4. Trigonella indica
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After-ripening is a period of dormancy where seeds require time after harvest to become capable of germination. Fraxinus excelsior (European ash) is a well-documented example of seeds requiring this process.