Germination
What is germination?
The process by which a seed begins to grow
What is a seedling?
A young plant that develops after germination
What is embryo?
Young plant inside the seed
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What structure usually emerges first from a germinating seed?
Radicle
What is the radicle?
A. The embryonic root
What is the main function of the seed coat?
A. To protect the seed
B. To produce flowers
C. To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
D. To produce fruit
To protect the seed
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Which combination includes four important factors that can affect seed germination?
Water, oxygen, temperature, and light
What is the plumule?
A. The embryonic shoot.
What are the parts of a seed?
Seed Coat, Cotelydon, Embryo, Radicle, Plumule
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Why can too much water cause problems during germination?
It can reduce oxygen availability around the seed
What is a seed coat?
Protective outer layer
What is the germination process?
1. Seed absorbs water
2. Internal processes become active
3. The seed coat opens/splits
4. The radicle emerges
5. The shoot develops and emerges
6. Leaves expand and the seedling begins photosynthesis
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What does germination percentage tell a grower?
The percentage of planted seeds that germinated
What is cotyledon?
Stores or provides food for developing embryo
Why is germination percentage important to a commercial grower?
It helps predict how many planted seeds will become seedlings
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