what is the term for when the seed begins growing
Definition. noun, plural: germinations. The stage in which a germ or a living thing starts to sprout, grow and develop. Supplement. Germination in plants is the process by which a dormant seed begins to sprout and grow into a seedling under the right growing conditions. In bacteria or fungi, germination is the process in which a spore begins to grow vegetative cells, and sporeling hyphae. Related forms: germinate (verb). Related terms: spore germination protease. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page.