Each part of a seed serves an important function. The five most important parts of a seed are the seed coat, the endosperm, and the embryo's primary root, cotyledon, and embryonic leaves. Germination is the sprouting of seeds after a period of dormancy.
Amazing video germination of seedsAmazing video germination of seeds
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Details: Seed Germination Gizmo
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Perform experiments with several seed types to see what conditions yield the highest germination (sprouting) rate. Three different types of s
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Endosperm
Endosperm
Wikipedia.org
Endosperm is the tissue produced under the seeds of most flowering plants around the time of fertilization. It surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition in the form of
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Endosperm
Endosperm
The Great Plant Escape
Very brief definition of the endosperm.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/glossary/endosper...
Factors Affecting Germination of Seeds
Factors Affecting Germination of Seeds
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The life cycle of plants and trees starts with the germination of seeds. Plants and trees produce seeds and seeds develop into new plants. T
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Germination
Germination
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Germination is the process in which a seed or spore emerges from a period of dormancy. The most common example of germination is the sprouting of a seedling from a seed
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Germination
Germination
The Great Plant Escape
University of Illinois Extension
Animation and explanation of germination.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/case3/c3facts3.ht...
Germination of a Seed
Germination of a Seed
The Seed Site
Text and illustrations on the process of seed germination.
http://theseedsite.co.uk/germinating.html
Germination of SeedsGermination of Seeds
By John W. Kimball, Professor Emeritus
Differentiates the difference between monocot and dicot seed germination.
http://www.biology-pages.info/G/Germination.html
Parts of a Seed
Parts of a Seed
The Seed Site
Has a large labeled illustration.
http://theseedsite.co.uk/seedparts.html
Parts of the Seed Lesson and QuizParts of the Seed Lesson and Quiz
MySchoolhouse.com
Text, illustrations, and interactive quiz on seeds.
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/125.asp
Radicle
Radicle
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In botany, the radicle is the first part of a seedling (a growing plant embryo) to emerge from the seed during the process of germination.
Visit the web site for an ill
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Radicle
Radicle
Cactus Art Nursery
Text and two good illustrations explaing what it is and its function.
http://www.cactus-art.biz/note-book/Dictionary/Dic...
Seed Development and Germination
Seed Development and Germination
TutorVista.com
Introduction to Seed development and germination:-
The fruit protects the seed. When the seeds are fully formed, the fruit ripens. If it not eat
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Seed Germination
Seed Germination
The Open Door Web Site
Plants produce many fruits and therefore many seeds. This is because only a few of these seeds will find suitable places and conditions in which to germin
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Seed Parts
Seed Parts
By burkskat
Slideshare.net
Slide show on the three parts of a seed.
http://www.slideshare.net/burkskat/seed-parts
Seed Parts
Seed Parts
Robinson Library
Three labeled seeds - pine seed, dicot, and monocot.
http://www.robinsonlibrary.com/science/botany/anat...
Seeds And Seedlings
Seeds And Seedlings
( Originally Published 1915 )
OldAndSold.com
Interesting all-text article.
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/plants-diseas...
Types of Germination
Types of Germination
Seed Site
Includes illustrations and explanation.
http://theseedsite.co.uk/germinating.html
What Is a Seed Coat?
What Is a Seed Coat?
By Suzie Faloon, eHow Contributor
Have you ever looked at a seed? It's amazing how that little, hard thing can be the source of a garden, flower bed or houseplant, even a hu
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Why do seeds have hard seed coats?
Why do seeds have hard seed coats?
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1. prevents the embryo from dehydration
2. protects the embryo from physical/ mechanical damage
3. protects the embryo from insects as well as b
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