Why is vivipary an undesirable character for annual crop plants?

Options

AIt reduces the vigour of plant
BThe seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for the next season
CThe seeds exhibit long dormancy
DIt adversely affects the fertility of the plant

Correct answer

B. The seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for the next season

Step-by-step solution

Vivipary is the condition when seeds germinate on the plant. It is an undesirable character for annual crop plants because germinated seeds cannot be stored under normal conditions for the next season.

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