SYNTHETIC SEEDS QUIZ

coating proteins

automatic encapsulation process

gel complexation

both (a) and (b)

soluble in organic solvents

insoluble in organic solvents

insoluble in water

soluble in water

semi-synthetic seeds

natural seeds

fermented seeds

synthetic seeds

none of these

artificially synthesized seeds

somatic embryos encapsulated in suitable matrix

seeds of plants modified genetically

Need hardening in the green house

Can be directly sown in the soil like natural seeds

Can be stored for a year without the loss of valuables

Easy to handle

identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

non-identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

non-identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

both (a) and (b)

none of above

resistant to drying and freezing temperature

killed by drying and freezing temperature

carrot

alfalfa

sandalwood

both (a) and (b)