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Give the main differences between Hypogeal and Epigeal germination.

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Differences between Hypogeal and Epigeal germination are:

HypogealEpigeal
The Cotyledons remains under the soil.The Cotyledons are pushed above the soil.
Epicotyl elongates faster than Hypocotyl, hence cotyledons remain below.Hypocotyl elongates faster than Epicotyl, hence cotyledons get pulled above.
Example - Maize, Rice.Example - Papaya, Bean.

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