Biological significance of seed D/2 Since the function of a seed is to establish a new plant, why does dormancy exist >It is a means whereby distribution of germination in time can be achieved Stratification > Inhibitor removalBiological significance of seed dormancy Since the function of a seed is to establish a new plant, why does dormancy exist? ➢It is a means whereby distribution of germination in time can be achieved. ➢Stratification ➢Inhibitor removal