
Germination study - Dark and Light
Aim
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To study the effects of light on the morphology and chlorophyll production of germinating seed.
Material
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Soybean (same variety)
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Plastic Cups or flower pots
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Potting soil or Paper towels
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Water
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Light blocking material
Procedure
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Select 4 soybeans as the variable and 4 soybeans as the control.
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Place each set of soybeans on paper towel.
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Dampen each paper towel with same amount of water.
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Cultivate one set of soybean with sufficient light; Cultivate one set of soybean without light
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Check paper towels daily and moisten as needed. (seed will be considered ungerminated after 1 week of no growth)
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After the seeds germinate, growth will be determined by measuring the height of the plant.
Reference video:
Plants in Motion Light vs. Darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx7aI3Kyvo0&feature=youtu.be
Reference photos

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8
Measurement at day 9

Soybeans growth without light

Soybeans growth under sufficient light