Seeds in Plant Propagation Flashcards
WHAT IS A SEED
A seed is the product of sexual reproduction in a seed bearing plant. The seed forms from the fertilised ovule into a plant
NAME 2 FEATURES OF AN ORTHODOX SEED
Orthodox seeds are dry and can be stored at cool temperatures for years
NAME 2 FEATURES OF A RECALCITRANT SEED
A seed which is high in fats and does not store well
NAME 2 SEEDS REQUIRING SHORT TERM COOL MOIST STORAGE
Aescolus hippocastanum, Quercus robur
recalcitrant
STATE 4 STORAGE FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT SEED VIABILITY
Time , Temperature (cool temp,1-5 slows respiration), Moisture (keep airtight), Pests (collect from healthy plants)
WHAT IS SEED VIABILITY
A viable seed has a living embryo and the capability of germinating
WHAT IS EPIGEAL GERMINATION
In epigeal germination the hypocotyl elongates to bring the cotyledon above ground where it photosynthesises for short period
NAME AN EXAMPLE OF EPIGEAL GERMINATION
Phaseolus vulgaris, Helianthus annuus
WHAT IS HYPOGEAL GERMINATION
The epicotyl elongates to bring the plumule above ground and the cotyledon remains below ground
NAME AN EXAMPLE OF HYPOGEAL GERMINATION
Vicia faba; Zea mays
NAME 4 LIMITATIONS OF PROPAGATING FROM SEED
- some plants produce no viable seed
- storage may not be easy or for possible for prolonged period
- plants may not be uniform
- may take long time to maturity
- germination may be difficult due to dormancy factors
NAME 4 BENEFITS OF PROPAGATING FROM SEED
- sexual reproduction creates diversity of plant characteristics and increased vigour due to genetic variation
- diversity allows for adaptation to environmental change
- seed can be stored and transported easily
- seed can be harvested by gardener, less skill needed
- potential for producing large number of plants
- may be possible to avoid pest and disease transmission
- seed allows for wide dispersal
- only method available for annuals and biennials
NAME 4 PLANTS PROPAGATED FROM SEED
- Nigella damascena
- Digitalis purpurea
- Daucus carota
- Lactuca sativa
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Quercus robur
NAME 4 HORTICULTURAL USES OF SEED
- Lawns eg Festuca rubra subsp rubra
- Bedding plants eg Tagetes patula
- Fruits eg Solanum lycopersicum
- Annuals eg Lathyrus odoratus
- Vegetables eg Daucus carota
- Native trees eg Quercus robur
DESCRIBE PHASEOLUS VULGARIS SEED HARVESTING
- Harvest when plant fully ripe (brown)
- from plant free of disease and pest
- in dry weather
- from plants that are true to type