The processes of plant growth
what is photosynthesis
the process of how a plant gets its food
What is Germination?
The process of where a seed becomes a seedling.
what is propagation
the process where the species reproduces
what is measured in photons
light quality
Why do plants have a certain wavelength?
They contain pigments like chlorophyll which absorb specific wavelengths of light.
what is respiration
the process of where the plant leaves, stem and roots give off carbon dioxide
What is the process of Cotyledon
The first leaves that come out of the seed itself.
what is sexual propagation
two parent plants reproducing
what does DLI stand for
daily light intergal
What is a natural plant?
A plant that flowers/sprouts regardless of the time of day.
what is absorption
the process by which a plant root takes in water and air
The tissue within the seed that contains energy and protein for the seed.
what is asexual propagation
the process where a plant can reproduce itself
red light causes what
soft growth and enlarged plants
What are root zones?
Soil surrounding the plant roots.
what is reproduction
the process that increases plant numbers - usually by seed
What are the 3 main parts of a seed?
Embryo, Seed coat, and Endosperm
what are true leaves
true leaves are that first leaves that come after the baby leaves
blue light causes what
Darker plants, hardened plants, and shortened plants
What is phototropism?
whats the difference between translocation and transpiration
translocation is where the food moves throughout the plant and transpiration is where the plants lose water through it leaves
What is the process of Dormant.
When a seed is not active but able to become active.
whats transplant
transplant is when the first true leaves appear
whats the difference between light intensity and light quantity
light intensity is the amount of light a light source gives off light quantity is the amount and duration emitted by a light source
What percent of herbaceous pants are filled with water?
80%-90%