Conditions Needed for Seed Germination

1. To find out if water is needed for seed germination

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Aim

To find out if water is needed for seed germination.

Method

1. Take two plastic beakers and place a cotton wool pad in the bottom of each.

2. Add seeds to each beaker. (Ask your teacher what kind and how many.)

3. Label the beakers "Water" and "No Water". Write your name and the date on each.

4. Add enough water to the beaker labelled "Water" to saturate the cotton (but not to cover the seeds). Do not add any water to beaker labelled "No Water".

5. Cover both beakers with cling film. Pierce 20 holes in the cling film of each beaker using a needle.

6. Place both beakers in the light cupboard for one week.

Results:

Conclusion: Explain your results

• To find out if air is needed for seed germination
• To see if temperature has any effect on the germination of seeds
• To see if light is needed for seeds to germinate
• Summary of the Conditions needed for the Germination of Seeds
• Additional Experiments on Seed Germination
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