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

The viability of a seed is determined with the help of.......

What is phenolic acid?

Treatment of seed at low temperature under moist conditions to break its dormancy,is called

What causes seed dormancy?

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.