SYNTHETIC SEEDS QUIZ

artificially synthesized seeds

seeds of plants modified genetically

none of these

somatic embryos encapsulated in suitable matrix

identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

non-identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

non-identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

Easy to handle

Can be directly sown in the soil like natural seeds

Can be stored for a year without the loss of valuables

Need hardening in the green house

alfalfa

both (a) and (b)

carrot

sandalwood

soluble in organic solvents

soluble in water

insoluble in organic solvents

insoluble in water

natural seeds

fermented seeds

semi-synthetic seeds

synthetic seeds

resistant to drying and freezing temperature

none of above

both (a) and (b)

killed by drying and freezing temperature

both (a) and (b)

gel complexation

automatic encapsulation process

coating proteins