Seed Parts
What is the bottom part that grows out of the seed called?
Radicle
What is the first step of germination?
Imbibition
What is seed dormancy?
A sleeping period waiting for the right conditions before growth
What is germination?
The process of which a seed begins to grow into a plant
What four things does a seed need in order to begin germination?
How does germination rate impact dormancy?
It tells us the percentage of seeds that will successfully wake up from dormancy.
What is the part of the seed called the emerges first to begin photosynthesis?
Cotyledon
What are the two categories of seeds?
Monocots and dicots
What is the final step in germination?
True leaf growth
Why is dormancy important?
It’s an insurance policy protecting the plant during poor weather to limit damage
Which parts of the embryo grows upwards and through the soil surface?
Hypocotyl and plumule
What is the science name for the food supply of a seed?
Endosperm
In which step does the seed begin to metabolize and respire?
Step 2: Interim/lag phase
What are the two methods to speed up the process of coming out of dormancy?
Stratification and scarification
What part of a seed, that's made up of 3 parts, becomes the new plant?
Embryo
What is the purpose of the leaves of the baby plant?
To make energy for the plant by collecting sunlight and air
What type of air do plants breathe?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the fifth step in germination?
Roots lengthen
What are the two types of dormancy? One pertains to the seed coat, the other to the plant hormones.
Physical dormancy and chemical dormancy