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Seed Dormancy<\/b><\/p>\n
A seed goes through a dormant stage so that the seed can survive during unfavourable circumstances (Bewley, 1997; Finch-Savage and Leubner\u2013Metzger, 2006). During this stage, the coat of the seed becomes resistant to water and gases, restricting water uptake and oxygen exchange. The seed also can not perform germination.<\/span><\/p>\n Note that the time for a seed to germinate may depend.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Steps of Germination <\/b>(BYJU’S, n.d.):<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seed Growth<\/b><\/p>\n Before the swelling of the seed, the embryo of the seed absorbs the water obtained, causing it to expand and slowly break the seed coat. During the first stage of germination (imbition) the embryo actively grows to the point where it produces the radicle of the seed. However, some plants may produce the shoot or plumule first before the radicle (Heslop-Harrison, 2023).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Appropriate Environment<\/b><\/p>\n For a seed to germinate, it needs to be in an appropriate environment, but what exactly does this mean?<\/span><\/p>\n The seed must have access to:<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the plant, it may have other triggers, but most plants need these necessities to go into germination.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Germination at Home<\/b><\/p>\n There are many fun experiments to demonstrate germination at home. All you need are seeds, paper towels, water, and a container (with a lid)!<\/span><\/p>\n Instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n After a timely manner, your seeds will produce their stem and radicle. The type of seeds you use may affect the germination timing, but you\u2019ll be able to see how the germination process happens all within your home!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After Germination<\/b><\/p>\n The plant will not be fully grown after germination. However, if they are put into a soil pot and are efficiently taken care of, they will have the potential to grow into a full plant that can produce fruits, vegetables, flowers, and many more things the flower can grow. Treat the germinated seeds as a grown plant, and check if they need water regularly to ensure the seeds absorb enough moisture and nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Work Cited<\/span><\/p>\n BYJU’S. \u201cSeed germination – Process, Necessity, and its Major Factors.\u201d <\/span>BYJU’S<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>https:\/\/byjus.com\/biology\/seed-germination\/<\/span><\/a>. Accessed 4 January 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n Bewley J. D. (1997). Seed Germination and Dormancy. The Plant Cell, 9(7), 1055\u20131066.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1105\/tpc.9.7.1055<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Finch-Savage, W. E., & Leubner-Metzger, G. (2006, August). Seed dormancy and the control of\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n germination. New Phytologist, 171(3), 523. <\/span>https:\/\/nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1469-8137.2006.01787.x<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Heslop, J. (1999, May 3). Germination | Description, Process, Diagram, Stages, Types, & Facts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Britannica. Retrieved November 2, 2023, from <\/span>https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/germination<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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