. . . . . . is a period when growth and development is temporarily stopped.

Choose the correct statement regarding seed dormancy.

Which of the following factors are responsible for seed dormancy?
$I -$ Hard and tough seed coat
$II -$ Presence of Abscisic Acid $(ABA)$
$III -$ Chemicals like Gibberellic Acid and Nitrates
$IV -$ Phenolic acids and Para-ascorbic acid
$V -$ Immature embryo

The process of removing seed dormancy by mechanically removing or weakening the seed coat is called:

During the seed dormancy stage,which of the following occurs?

What causes seed dormancy?