TLE REPORT

FHEVIE ANN LOPEZ

Selecting quality seeds
Seed germination
 Germination in it's simplest definition is the
development of the seed into a young plant or seeding prior
to any visual signs of growth, the seeds must absorb water
through the seed coat and micropyle in addition, the seeds
must be intheir proper environment conditions and is
exposed to oxygen favorable temperature, proper amount of
moisture, and correct amount of light .The suitability of the
soil should also be considered
 When the seed germinates , the radicle is the first part to
emerge, it will develop into the primary root from which root
hairs and lateral roots will develop. It will establish itself will in
the ground before the other parts of the embryo emerge above
the surface of the soil so that the seedlings may not be easily
Dislodged from it's position and the parts which are soon to be
exposed to the dying influence of the sun and wind and may be
continually to supplied with water from the soil.
 In some cases, when seeds sown fail to germinate, the
following maybe
the reasons according to Calacala(1977)
● The seeds are in their dormant stage
● The seed coat is thick and hard
● The seeds are immature
● The seeds have dead embryo
● The ground is too dry
● The weather is too cold
 In order for the seeds to germinate apply special treatment to
hasten their Germination.The methods maybe traditional but
somehow effective
● Break crack or scarify the seed coat having hard and thick
Seed coat to allow the entrance of water and oxygen
● Apply a little heat to activate the dormant seed (hot water
treatment)
This is done by dipping seeds
Quiz
1.It's the simplest definition is the seed into a young plant or seeding
A. Seeds B. Condition C. Germination
2. The _____ must absorb water through the seed coat
A. Seeds B. Germination C. Embryo
3. The seeds must be in their proper _______
A. Seeds B. Germination C. Condition
4. The following maybe the reasons according to ______
A. 1977 B. Calacala C. Condition
5. Employ better ______ facilities
A. Immature B. Heat C. Storage
6. The seeds is protected by an outer covering called
A. Germination B. Sapling C. Embryo
7. What are plants searching for when they grow out of the ground
A. Good air B. Sunlight C. Peace of mind
8. The process where seeds grow and become tiny plants is called
A. Xylem B. Germination C. Photosynthesis
9. Roots grow downward to anchor the seed
A. True B. False
10. A seed can still grow into a plant even after many years
A. Truee B. False
ANSWER
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A