Why is sulfuric acid needed in some seed germination?

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Some seed coats are very hard, and water cannot penetrate to the endosperm. In these cases, it is
necessary to scarify the seed. A common way to scarify seed is to nick the seed coat with a knife or a
file. Another method is to soak the seeds in concentrated sulfuric acid.

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