Germination process
- 1. Formula = I HAI ISI HUG
Imbibation
Hydrationof protoplasm
Activationofenzymes and proteinsynthesis
Increase in respiration
Increased synthesisofnucleic acidand proteins
Synthesisand release ofhormones
Increased cell enlargementand cell division
Hydrolysisofreserved foodsubstancespresent in endosperm
Utilizationofsolubleorganicsubstancesbydevelopingembryo
Growthof radical intoroot andplumuleintoshoot