BIOL354 Study Guide - Common Wheat, Mung Bean, Bioassay
30 Jun 2014
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The consequences of various metals on seed germination. This experiment was design to illustrate the effects of various metals on seed germination of wheat (triticum aestivum) and mung bean (vigna radiata). These seeds will be introduced to various concentrations of metals for a minimum of 96 hours. The length of root and shoot of both seeds are measured afterwards and the effects of the metals on the germination of these seeds will be observed. Metals such as co, cd, cu, and pb are toxic to plants at significant concentrations, and influence early seeding growth of plants, (peralta, et al, 2001). The sensitivity of the germination depends on the type of metal as well as molecular mechanisms. Copper is a micronutrient and they should have a lower impact on germination than lead, which serves no biological benefits for plants, (suhadolc, et al, 2004).
