ClimateAugust 22, 2026

germination

jer-mi-NAY-shun

Definition

The process by which a seed begins to sprout, grow, or develop into a new plant.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'germinare,' meaning 'to sprout' or 'to bud,' which itself comes from 'germen,' meaning 'a sprout' or 'bud'.

In the news

The article describes the forest department's effort to monitor the germination of dispersed seed balls to ensure the reforestation initiative is successfully producing new growth.

Seed-Ball Drive Covers 20,929 Hectares in AP

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Deccan Chronicle

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