Germination, Sprouts, etc

Question 1

Masting event

Answer 1

group of trees all having a big year for tree and fruit production

Question 2

Cotyledon

Answer 2

stored energy

Question 3

2 types of germination

Answer 3

hypogeal and epigeal

Question 4

hypogeal

Answer 4

cotyledons remain at or below the soil surface

Question 5

epigeal

Answer 5

cotyledons emerge from soil surface

Question 6

Advantages for hypogeal and epigeal germination

Answer 6

H: More protection. E: More energy

Question 7

Photoblastic

Answer 7

germination influenced by light

Question 8

Once seeds imbile water…

Answer 8

their metabolisms ramp up

Question 9

Do seeds stay viable forever?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Vegetative production

Answer 10

root suckers and stump sprouts (identical to the parent)

Question 11

Root suckers

Answer 11

new shoots that arise from adventitious buds developing on roots. sometimes found in injured trees

Question 12

Stump sprouts

Answer 12

arise from an intact root system from dormant buds when the dominant shoot is removed or damaged. results in death or injury of main stem

Question 13

Cuttings

Answer 13

several branches and twigs of some species can form roots and establish (branches ripped off in a storm and carried away where they produce genetically identical tree)

Question 14

Layering

Answer 14

formation of roots on branches that touch the ground or go through it. requires moist soil