This document provides an overview of germination and seed dormancy. It defines key terms like viability and dormancy, and outlines the three stages of germination - imbibition, lag phase, and emergence phase. Seed dispersal methods include animal, wind, water, and mechanical. Proper storage conditions like controlling respiration are needed to maintain seed viability. Factors like water, light, temperature, oxygen, food, and time affect germination. Dormancy prevents germination until external conditions are suitable or internal triggers within the seed occur. The steps for sowing seeds into a tray are also outlined.