Inhibitory substances in dormant seeds cannot be removed by subjecting seeds to

Why do newly harvested potato tubers not germinate even when placed in favourable conditions?

Identify the factors that help in breaking seed dormancy from the following.

Which of the following is important for seed storage?

Based on the following statements,choose the correct option given below.
Statement $I$: Dormancy is a state of metabolic arrest that facilitates the survival of seeds during unfavourable conditions.
Statement $II$: Mature and viable seeds do not germinate even in the presence of favourable conditions unless the dormancy period is completed.

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