Seed germination may be defined as the fundamental process by which different plant species grow from a single seed into a plant. This process influences both crop yield and quality.

1. SEED GERMINATION
By JONATHAN M. ABALLE

2.  The coleoptile, a protective sheath covering the
shoot, pushes through the soil until it reaches
light.
 Upon reaching light, the plumule emerges
 If the kernel is planted too deep, emergence will not
occur
 The time between planting and emergence is
determined mostly by temperature; warmer temps =
reduced emergence time.
 This is only true to an extent; excessively high temps
can also increase emergence time.
 Soil compaction can increase the time to emergence
Germination
INTRODUCTION

3. Germination
 The first step of germination is the absorption
of water – a lot of water
 Absorption of water activates enzymes in the
seed that stimulate growth.
 These enzymes break down starches in the
endosperm into sugars that can be used for
energy
 The deciding factor in whether or not a seed
germinates is whether or not energy is
available for growth and cell division.

4. Learning Objectives:
 Understanding the purpose and benefits
of Germination.
 Identifying different stages of plant
growth.
 Learn proper techniques of germinating
seeds.

5. Content
A. Introduction to Germination
• Definition and importance
B. Three Methods of Germination
1. Paper Towel Method for Seed
Germination 2. Rockwool Seed
Germination Method
3. Regular Seed Germination Method
C.Germination techniqes

6. Activities
 Click the link below for proper seed
germination.
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7. Assessment
 Answer the following in the link .
https://study.com/academy/practic
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germination.html
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8. Conclusion
 Seed germination may be defined as the
fundamental process by which different plant
species grow from a single seed into a plant.
This process influences both crop yield and
quality.

 A common example of seed germination is the
sprouting of a seedling from a seed of an
angiosperm or gymnosperm.
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 Also, read: Formation and Dispersal of Seeds