Step 1-Water imbibation results in rupture of seed coat, uniform imbibation is important and approximately optimum temperatures are required
Step 2-The imbibition of the seed coat results in emergence of the radicle and the plumule, the cotyledons get unfolded. It is important that the temperature and photo period are required in optimum amounts
Step 3-This marks the final step in the germination of the seed where the cotyledons are expanded which are the true leaves.