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Question: Hello ! I have a question in general about plant's germination and energy source of plants. The question is that …

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  Hello ! I have a question in general about plant's germination and energy source of plants. The question is that " is any energy source is required for plant germination in initial ? And why the seeds are germinating faster compare to normal still water ?"

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  Dear shadow.prince_x, good morning. Many (most) plants do require some type of energy to initiate germination. This is usually the endosperm, the triploid (3X) material in the seed. Many seeds and seed-like fruits go through a process of activating release of essential minerals that are held by a molecule called phytic acid, which holds on to minerals (like phosphorous) until germination when the plant will need these minerals for growth. Some plants contain very little endosperm (for example, the seeds of orchids) and need to rapidly establish mycorrhizal connections in order to receive nutrition from the fungal partner. If you research what endosperm is, you will learn more about this part of the seed and how plants utilize it.