PSO1501_ASSIGNMENT NO 2_SEMESTER 2_2023

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PLANT STUDIES I PSO1501

ASSIGNMENT 2: SEMESTER 2

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PLANT STUDIES I PSO1501

ASSIGNMENT 2: SEMESTER 2


QUESTION 1

Define the following terms:

1.1 Seed dormancy (2)

1.2 Annual plant (2)

1.3 Osmosis (2)

1.4 Phenotype (2)

1.5 Genotype (2)

1.6 Epiphyte (2)

1.7 Seed dormancy (2)

1.8 Pollination (2)

1.9 Genotype (2)

1.10 Photosynthesis (4)

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1.1 Seed Dormancy (2):

Seed dormancy refers to a state in which a viable seed is prevented from germinating even under
favorable conditions. This dormancy mechanism allows the seed to delay germination until certain
environmental conditions, such as temperature, moisture, or light, are suitable for the plant's growth
and survival.



1.2 Annual Plant (2):

An annual plant is a type of plant that completes its entire life cycle, including germination, growth,
flowering, seed production, and death, within a single year or growing season. These plants
typically die after producing seeds, and they rely on those seeds to grow into new plants in the
following year.