alleryStart learning →Mature seeds typically contain about how much moisture by mass?
A60-70 per cent
B10-15 per cent
C40-50 per cent
D1-2 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 10-15 per cent
As seeds mature their water content falls until they hold only about 10 to 15 per cent moisture by mass.
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