The series of changes that occur in a seed by which the embryo develops into a seedling is known as

Germination is the series of changes that occur in a seed by which the embryo develops into a seedling. This process begins with the absorption of water by the seed, which triggers metabolic changes leading to the growth of the embryo. As the embryo grows, the seed coat splits, and the root emerges from the seed, followed by the shoot. During germination, stored food reserves in the seed are also broken down to provide energy for the developing seedling until it is able to photosynthesize on its own. Germination is a critical process in the life cycle of plants as it marks the transition from a dormant seed to an actively growing seedling.