The graph below shows the percentage of seeds that germinate after being in cold storage for a varying number of days. Some plants require a cold period to break seed dormancy. What would likely happen to seeds that usually experience a period of dormancy in cold weather if they are planted in a tropical climate? (SC.912.L.14.7) *

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The seeds would not germinate.
The seeds would germinate very quickly.
The plants that grew from the seeds would have larger flowers.
The flowers of the new plants would not produce any more seeds.

Answer 1

Seeds that usually experience a period of dormancy in cold weather are adapted to germinate only after a cold stratification period. In a tropical climate, where there is no cold period, these seeds may not receive the necessary signals to break dormancy. Therefore, the most likely outcome would be:

The seeds would not germinate.