A good seed coat is important during imbibition because it moderates the absorption of water and other particles in and out of the seed. |
Seeds which had loose and damaged seed coats imbibed water very rapidly and were discarded during the first hour of imbibition. |
The structural reinforcement of the sclerenchymatous tegmen and lignified endotesta also appears to be responsible for the unrolling of the recurved margins during imbibition. |
Changes in peroxidase activities in the micropylar and the lateral endosperm half of tomato seeds were followed after the beginning of imbibition. |
After the initial hours of imbibition seeds become far less sensitive to cooler temperatures. |
A caryopsis was considered germinated when the radicle pierced the seed coat, approximately 10 h after the start of imbibition. |