Conditions Needed for Seed Germination

4. To see if light is needed for seeds to germinate

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Aim

To see if light is needed for seeds to germinate.

Method

This experiment is up to you. Work out a method and check it with your teacher before you write up the method below and set up the experiment.

You are told that black paper and a light cupboard are available to you.

Remember to label the diagrams:

Results:

Conclusion: Explain your results

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