Weed Seed Characteristics

Question 1

SEED

Answer 1

1. basic unit for growth, reproduction, and dispersal
2. mature fertilized ovule
3. small plant package for dispersal

Question 2

COMPONENTS OF SEEDS

Answer 2

1. embryo
2. endosperm
3. seed coat

Question 3

WEED SEED CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 3

1. small seed size
2. seed abundance
3. seed production capacity

Question 4

SEED SIZE

Answer 4

1. very small
2. ease of being dispersed
3. not easily detected

Question 5

SEED ABUNDANCE

Answer 5

1. great abundance in soil

Question 6

WEED SEED BANK

Answer 6

1. soil as seed reserve

Question 7

SEED PRODUCTION CAPACITY

Answer 7

1. prolific seed producers

Question 8

SEED RAIN

Answer 8

1. seed deposit due to shedding from mother plant

Question 9

FORMS OF SEEDBANK

Answer 9

1. dormant
2. non-dormant

Question 10

CHALLENGES OF DORMANT SEED BANK

Answer 10

1. subjected to predation by large animals
2. infested by microorganisms

Question 11

CHALLENGES OF NON-DORMANT SEED BANK

Answer 11

1. die due to harsh environmental conditions
2. subjected to control efforts

Question 12

PROCESSES OF REPLENISHING SEED BANKS

Answer 12

1. seed being deposited to seed banks after one growing season
2. seeds dispersed from other areas