seed physiology Flashcards
1
Q
physiology
A
the study of how living things function
2
Q
are seeds alive
A
yes
3
Q
dormant
A
what seeds are when waiting to germinate
4
Q
what happens in seed dormancy
A
low metabolism no cell division
5
Q
where do seeds store energy
A
cotyledons
6
Q
Leaves are a _________
seeds are a ________
A
source, sink
7
Q
do seeds do photo
A
no
8
Q
do seeds do respiration
A
yes
9
Q
what happens if the seeds dont get mositure in the environemnt
A
seed dies bc dried out
10
Q
what happens when the seed has too much moisture in the environemnt
A
mold
11
Q
seed filling
A
seed maturation that involves cell expansion and accumulation of oils, protiens, and carbs
12
Q
For seed filling, as oils and protiens increase, water content ____
A
decreases
13
Q
dry down
A
seeds must reach a certian state of dry down before harvest
