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Name:  James
Status:   student
Age:   18
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: Around 1999
Question:
What is the specific amout of oxygen required for the optimum germination of a seed.


Replies:
Dear James,

This probably varies depending upon the plant species and other factors.

For soybean seed germination, the optimum of oxygen concentration is 21%.

Sincerely,
Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.

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