germination

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cotyledons and germination

water dispersal

germination of a bean seed

Watch cress seeds absorb water to catalyze the metabolic activity involved in germination

Behold the germination of three pea seeds and observe how root growth is determined by gravity

Study the epigeal germination of a dwarf French bean over two weeks

Observe the hypogeal germination of runner beans over three weeks

Observe the germination and growth of oat

Observe the underground germination of sweet corn

Observe the underground sequence of the germination, growth, and appearance of leaves in wheat

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cotyledons and germination

water dispersal

germination of a bean seed

Watch cress seeds absorb water to catalyze the metabolic activity involved in germination

Behold the germination of three pea seeds and observe how root growth is determined by gravity

Study the epigeal germination of a dwarf French bean over two weeks

Observe the hypogeal germination of runner beans over three weeks

Observe the germination and growth of oat

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