NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Pinus seed cannot germinate and establish without fungal association. This is because :
- Ait has very hard seed coat
- BIts seed contain inhibitors that prevent germination
- Cits embryo is immature
- Dit has obligate association with mycorrhizae
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Correct answer: D
The pinus seeds have a very hard seed coat so without fungal association the seed cannot absorb water. The mycorrhizae penetrate deep inside the seeds to moisten them.
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