0- no germination

1- production of rhizoids by embryo(longitudinal elongation of the testa like appearance)

2- swelling of the embryo

3- Rupture of testa by the swollen embryo

4- appearance of radical hairs.

5- apprearance of the leaf projection (promeristem)

6- appearance of the 1st rue leaf

7- elongation of the 1 st true leaf

8- apprearance of the 2nd true leaf

9. development of roots

These are the predicted stages of orchid seed germination according to the literature review.

kindly shed some light if it is in the right order .