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Germination
1. What is a seed2. Requirements for germination3. How does a seed germinate4. Parts and Function of Monocot Seed5. Parts and Function of Dicot seed6. Process of germination and emergence
A Seed is
• Young embryonic plant in a dormant or resting stage with a supply of food and 1 or more seed coats.
Requirements for Germination
1. Favorable Temperatures2. Sufficient Moisture3. Air (Oxygen)4. Presence or absence of light
Seed Germination
1. Absorption of Watera. Absorbs 35-100 % of their weightb. Causes seed coat to swell
Seed Germination
2. Seed Proteins are activated, which activates the enzyme system
a. Stimulates enzyme systemb. Requires more moisture and oxygen
Seed Germination
4. Seed’s plumule or embryonic shoot begins to emerge.
a. Shoot will push its way up through soil to the sunlight
Monocot Seed
• Embryo- contains cotyledon, which breaks down the starch in the endosperm to provide food for the embryo
Monocot Seed
• Radicle- develops into primary root of the plant.
• Absorbs water during germination
• Radicle dies after permanent roots form
Dicot Seed
• Hypocotyl- first true stem between root and first node of the stem, pulls the seed upward
Germination and Emergence : Monocot Seed
4. After epicotyl emerges new leaves form and food production starts
Germination and Emergence : Monocot Seed
5. New root system develops above the first internode just beneath the soil
Germination and Emergence : Dicot Seed
3. Hypocotyle elongates• Forms an arch that breaks soil surface
Germination and Emergence : Dicot Seed
4. Hypocotyl reaches light, elongation ceases and hypocotyl straightens up pulling cotyledons out of soil
Germination and Emergence : Dicot Seed
5. Cotyledons turn green and manufacture food until new leaves develop