Plant Germination and Nutrition

Name:_Angie Vasquez M._ 11.13.23

What are the 3 basic parts to a seed?

 The embryo
 Food supply
 The ovary wall or seed coat.

1. What 4 things are needed for seed germination?

 Temperature
 Moisture
 Light
 Air
List the process of seed germination (there are 5 steps)
The process of seed germenation consist of the following 5 steps.
First, the seed absorbs water. Therefore the seeds protein is activated. Then, The radicle(the
root) emerges. The intensive sprouting begins. Finally, the leaves start to form and food
production begins.
2. Define Monocot seed?
Monocot seeds are grown in a single piece, for example, corn.
3. Define Dicot seed?
Dicot seeds are seeds that can be split into 2/two, for example, pears.
4. Define seed coat
The seed coat is the ovary wall covering the seed, can aslo be referred as the skin of the seed.
5. Define Cotyledon
Cotyledon is a fancy word for the seed's leaves.
6. What is the purpose of plant nutrition?
The purpose of giving a plant nutrition is important because it helps the plant/seed grow.

7. How many chemical elements are known to be important to a plants growth?

Chemical elements are known to be imporatnat to a plants growth because since chemicals are
more advanced, it can quikly help a plant grow faster than in a more natural way.

8. Name the 3 non mineral nutrients for plants?

3 non mineral nutrients for plants are listed in the following:
 Hydrogen
 Oxygen
 Carbon
9. What are the name of the two categories mineral nutrients are divided into?
Major minerals or trace minerals,
10. How many mineral nutrients are there for plants?
There is/ar about 18 mineral nutrients for plants.

11. Name some types of fertilizer

A few types of fertilizers are listed in the following:
 Phosphorus fertilizers.
 Potassium fertilizers
 Calcium
12. Where do mineral nutrients come from?
Minerals are inorganic elements present in soil and water, which are absorbed by plants or
consumed by animals.Define Macronutrients

13. Define Micronutrients

Micronutrients is a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal
growth and development of living organisms.