Biology
Answer
Differences between Hypogeal and Epigeal germination are:
| Hypogeal | Epigeal |
|---|---|
| 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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