Difference Between Epicotyl and Hypocotyl
Key Difference – Epicotyl vs Hypocotyl
Seed germination is an important aspect of the development of a plant. The mechanisms it utilizes for germination only occurs when the right conditions for germination are present. Seeds do not germinate when the environmental factors are not favourable. This is called seed dormancy. Once a seed germinates, it will grow into different structures that are the preliminary structures of plant growth.