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Which parts are found in a complete flower?
Which parts are found in a complete flower?
A monoecious plant has both male and female flowers on different individuals.
A monoecious plant has both male and female flowers on different individuals.
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What term is used for flowers that contain only male or only female reproductive structures?
What term is used for flowers that contain only male or only female reproductive structures?
Imperfect flowers
In an incomplete flower, both ________ and ________ parts may be missing.
In an incomplete flower, both ________ and ________ parts may be missing.
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Match the following terms related to plant propagation:
Match the following terms related to plant propagation:
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What is the purpose of seed priming?
What is the purpose of seed priming?
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Stratification involves applying high temperatures to seeds to satisfy dormancy.
Stratification involves applying high temperatures to seeds to satisfy dormancy.
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What does the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) primarily measure?
What does the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) primarily measure?
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Scarification may be physical, chemical (acid), or involve _____ temperature.
Scarification may be physical, chemical (acid), or involve _____ temperature.
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Match the seed treatment methods with their descriptions:
Match the seed treatment methods with their descriptions:
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What is the primary form of plant reproduction discussed?
What is the primary form of plant reproduction discussed?
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Seed propagation is the least efficient method of plant reproduction.
Seed propagation is the least efficient method of plant reproduction.
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What are the two major types of seed plants?
What are the two major types of seed plants?
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The male and female reproductive structures of gymnosperms are found in the _____ flowers.
The male and female reproductive structures of gymnosperms are found in the _____ flowers.
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Match the following plant types with their characteristics:
Match the following plant types with their characteristics:
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Which of the following are flowering plants?
Which of the following are flowering plants?
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Double fertilization occurs in gymnosperms.
Double fertilization occurs in gymnosperms.
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Name one example of a non-vascular plant.
Name one example of a non-vascular plant.
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The life cycle of __________ involves fronds and spore production.
The life cycle of __________ involves fronds and spore production.
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What is the main advantage of using F1 hybrids in plant breeding?
What is the main advantage of using F1 hybrids in plant breeding?
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What is parthenocarpy?
What is parthenocarpy?
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The endosperm is primarily responsible for the genetic information in seeds.
The endosperm is primarily responsible for the genetic information in seeds.
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What is the first phase of seed germination?
What is the first phase of seed germination?
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In seed development, the ______ is responsible for bringing nutrients to the developing plant.
In seed development, the ______ is responsible for bringing nutrients to the developing plant.
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Match the following components of a seed with their functions:
Match the following components of a seed with their functions:
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Which phase follows the Lag Phase in seed germination?
Which phase follows the Lag Phase in seed germination?
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The application of auxin can induce parthenocarpy.
The application of auxin can induce parthenocarpy.
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Name one method used to create seedless watermelons.
Name one method used to create seedless watermelons.
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What is the initial process that initiates seed germination?
What is the initial process that initiates seed germination?
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Seeds with exogenous dormancy can germinate under suitable environmental conditions.
Seeds with exogenous dormancy can germinate under suitable environmental conditions.
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What is the driving force for growth during seed germination?
What is the driving force for growth during seed germination?
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The condition where seeds will not germinate even when the environment is suitable is known as __________.
The condition where seeds will not germinate even when the environment is suitable is known as __________.
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Match the following types of dormancy with their descriptions:
Match the following types of dormancy with their descriptions:
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Which part of the seed is primarily involved in the emergence during germination?
Which part of the seed is primarily involved in the emergence during germination?
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Scarification is a method to stimulate seed dormancy.
Scarification is a method to stimulate seed dormancy.
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What measure is used to evaluate germination success?
What measure is used to evaluate germination success?
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The __________ is the part of the seed that encases the embryo and restricts growth.
The __________ is the part of the seed that encases the embryo and restricts growth.
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Which factor does NOT influence seed germination?
Which factor does NOT influence seed germination?
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What is the main benefit of cross-pollination?
What is the main benefit of cross-pollination?
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Dichogamy is a genetic trait that allows male and female flowers on the same plant to bloom at the same time.
Dichogamy is a genetic trait that allows male and female flowers on the same plant to bloom at the same time.
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What term is used for a population of seedlings that are phenotypically dissimilar?
What term is used for a population of seedlings that are phenotypically dissimilar?
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The _____ cell and tube cell are important in pollen development.
The _____ cell and tube cell are important in pollen development.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does the process of double fertilization result in?
What does the process of double fertilization result in?
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Heterozygous populations are known for having very similar genotypes.
Heterozygous populations are known for having very similar genotypes.
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Identify the main food reserves utilized during seed development.
Identify the main food reserves utilized during seed development.
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The _____ stage of seed development involves cell expansion.
The _____ stage of seed development involves cell expansion.
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What occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of embryogenesis?
What occurs during the histodifferentiation stage of embryogenesis?
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Angiosperms undergo a process called double fertilization.
Angiosperms undergo a process called double fertilization.
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What are the three stages of seed development?
What are the three stages of seed development?
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The _____ in the ovary becomes the seed.
The _____ in the ovary becomes the seed.
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What is the impact of inbreeding depression on a homogeneous population?
What is the impact of inbreeding depression on a homogeneous population?
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Study Notes
Plant Propagation Technology
- Plant propagation involves methods for reproducing plants.
- Seed propagation is a method of plant reproduction using seeds.
- Sexual propagation is the major method, and is efficient and widely used.
- Seedlings are cultivated from seeds.
- F1 hybrid cultivars are produced using breeding techniques for increased homogeneity and higher performance.
Seed Development
- Non-vascular plants (mosses) emerged 400 million years ago.
- Vascular plants (seedless plants) appeared 300 million years ago.
- Seed plants (ferns) originated 200 million years ago, followed by gymnosperms (cycads, ginkgo, conifers) — 100 million years ago and then angiosperms 55 million years ago.
- Seed plants were categorized as gymnosperms and angiosperms.
- Angiosperms are further subcategorized into monocots and dicots.
Seedless Plants - Ferns
- Ferns are seedless plants.
- Ferns are spore-producing plants.
- Visual depictions of fern life cycles and spore and gamete production are included.
Gymnosperms
- Gymnosperms are cone-bearing seed plants.
- They include cycads, ginkgo, and conifers.
- Gymnosperms have male and female flowers.
Ginkgo
- A depiction of the ginkgo life cycle, highlighting male and female structures, and seeds is shown.
Conifer - Pine Tree
- Diagrams showing the life cycle of a pine tree and its male and female structures are presented.
Angiosperms
- Angiosperms are flowering plants with seeds enclosed in a fruit.
- They include monocots (e.g., grasses, lilies) and dicots (e.g., roses, beans).
- Angiosperms are characterized by double fertilization.
- The components of a flower are shown.
Flower Anatomy
- Detailed diagrams show the parts of a flower (stigma, style, ovary, sepal, petal, stamen).
Life Cycle of Angiosperms
- Flowcharts detail the angiosperm life cycle from pollination to seed formation.
Complete/Perfect Flower
- Flowers with all four parts (petals, sepals, stamen, pistil) are called complete flowers.
Incomplete Flower
- Flowers lacking one or more of the four main parts are called incomplete flowers.
Imperfect Flower
- Imperfect flowers lack either male or female parts.
To Increase the Chance of Cross-Pollination
- Cross-pollination increases heterozygosity.
- Plant vigor is enhanced.
- Inbreeding depression is reduced.
Terms
- Homogenous: A population of similar phenotypes.
- Heterogenous: A population with dissimilar phenotypes.
- Homozygous: A population with similar genotypes.
- Heterozygous: A population with dissimilar genotypes.
Dichogamy
- A genetic trait where male and female flowers of the same plant bloom at different times.
- This reduces self-pollination.
Pollination
- Transfer of pollen to a receptive part of the stigma or female cone.
- Details on generative cells and tube cells in the process are included.
Pollen- Microgametophyte
- Diagrams show pollen microgametophyte structure and development, outlining the stages from microsporangium to mature pollen.
Pollen Development – Anther
- Stages in pollen development in the anther, showing microspore tetrads and mature pollen are displayed.
Gymnosperm Fertilization
- Describes fertilization processes in gymnosperms, showing the microsporangium, microspore and megasporangium, megaspore and resulting fertilized zygote in the embryo.
Angiosperm Egg Cell - Megagametophyte
- Stages of meiosis I and meiosis II, along with megagametogenesis in the embryo sac are depicted, with a detailed diagram of the embryo sac.
Double Fertilization
- Angiosperms utilize a process of double fertilization, the first sperm fuses with the egg, forming a zygote, and the second sperm fuses with the two polar nuclei giving rise to the endosperm providing nutrition for the developing embryo.
Ovary
- Structure and function of the ovary, from its definition as part of the flower, to its role in the formation of ovules and the process of producing fruit and the seed itself.
Seed Anatomy
- Displays the various structures of seeds in different plant types, such as; pine, corn, magnolia, beet, and pear.
- Details shown on the seeds’ endosperm, embryo, and seed coat.
Seed Development
- Stages of seed development (histo-differentiation, cell expansion, and maturation drying) are detailed, showing the distinct stages, and cellular changes.
Stage II – Cell Expansion
- Stages in the expansion portion of seed development; seed filling, food reserves (carbohydrate, protein and oils), and germination needs (energy and food crops).
Stage III – Maturation Drying
- The stage of maturation and drying, involves maximum dry weight increase and decrease in fresh weight.
- The role of abscisic acid (ABA) in this stage is mentioned.
Parthenocarpy
- Fruit production without seed formation, illustrated in watermelon development.
- Procedures used to produce seedless watermelon are shown.
Phases of Seed Germination
- Stages in the seed germination process (imbibition, lag phase, radicle protrusion, and seedling emergence).
Seed Germination Environment
- Factors influencing seed germination (light, water, oxygen, temperature).
Seed Dormancy
- Seed dormancy is a condition in which seeds do not germinate even when environmental conditions are suitable.
- Different types of dormancy (e.g., exogenous and endogenous) are explained.
Breaking Seed Dormancy
- Methods for overcoming seed dormancy (scarification, stratification, GA and other PGR treatments).
Measures of Germination
- Measures of germination speed, germination percentage; and the use of germination tests.
Enhancing Germination
- Methods to improve germination (coated seeds, pelleted seeds, seed priming, pre-germinated seeds).
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