Wake Up Seeds!!! * Ms. Gormus Agriscience I This presentation is from Virginia Tech and has not been edited by the Georgia Curriculum Office.

What is propagation? Basic reproduction of plants Sexual process Asexual process

Seeds Sexual reproduction process Seeds produced from joining of pollen and egg Self-pollination Cross-pollination

Composition of Seeds Seed Coat Endosperm Embryo

Seed Coat Outside Covering Protection Transportation

Endosperm Food storage Nourishment during germination

Embryo New plant Result of fertilization Grows roots and seed leaves

Propagation from seeds Quick and economical Proper environmental and cultural conditions Temperature Moisture Light Media

Advantages of Seed Propagation Quality Primed Develop quickly Less cost

Disadvantages of Seed Propagation Small, some hard to plant Plant too thick Age of seeds

A quick review… What is plant propagation? What part of a seed provides protection for the embryo? What are the four environmental conditions that must be monitored when propagating seeds? What are some advantages of seeds? What are some disadvantages of seeds?

Now a practical exercise…