Seed Germination and Light Colors

Requires Botany Equipment Set
  • Explain the relationship between wavelength of light and energy, and simulate light penetration through foliage and soil.
  • Describe the effects of light as a trigger for seed germination.
  • Determine which light colors (wavelengths) have the greatest stimulatory effect on seed germination using the appropriate positive and negative controls.
  • Calculate germination rates and seedling vigor indices of lettuce seeds under different wavelengths of light.

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Materials

  • 6 Petri Dishes
  • 6 Filter Papers
  • Tape
  • 4 Colored Filters
  • 3 Plastic Pipets
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