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Of germination: such that the testa of the seed remains attached to the base of the cotyledon, and the seedling develops next to the seed. Contrasted…
Botany. Of germination: characterized by removal of the episperm from the sheath of the cotyledon. rare.
Occurring before germination; (also) of or relating to the treatment of seed to induce germination.