Germination
Germination
Germination
Have at least three photos showing the germination process, one of which should shows the
young seedling with a few leaves
State the condition of the seed before germination i.e the testa splits, the seed appears swollen
Observation:
Before germination, The absorption of water resulted in the softening and swelling of the
seed coat. The seed testa split. The cells of the embryo started to enlarge or swell. Then
the seed coat was broken open and a root or radicle emerges first. The
plumule emerged after. After the emerging of the radicle and plumule, the shoot started
growing upwards.
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Which emerges first. State what appears on the radicle tip
State how the plumule appeared I.e. bent or straight
State if the cotyledon appeared above or below the ground after germination
Conclusion: