Germination is the process by which a seed starts to grow into a plant. It happens when the seed absorbs water and starts to swell. The seed coat then splits open, and the root starts to grow down into the soil. The stem then starts to grow up, and the first leaves appear.
The seeds need to be kept moist for germination to occur.
Noun: germination.
Adjective: germinal.
Verb: germinate.
Synonym: sprouting.
The word "germination" comes from the Latin word "germinare", which means "to sprout" or "to bud". The word "germinare" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "ger-", which means "to grow".
What is germination?
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