Germination: from seed to plantOnline version
by Doménica Neira
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Germination begins when the seed absorbs water.
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Germination requires suitable temperature and humidity conditions.
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The first organ to emerge is the flower.
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The root grows upwards during germination.
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The seed produces new food during germination.
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Germination does not require water or heat.
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After germination, the radicle emerges first and forms the root.
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The sprouted plant does not need light to live.
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The seed uses its food reserves until the plant can perform photosynthesis.
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