How Does A Seed Become A Plant?

Every mighty tree, every blooming flower, and every blade of grass started out as a tiny seed. But how does something so small transform into a living, breathing plant? The answer lies in a fascinating process called germination. In this video, we explain the complete journey of a seed becoming a plant — from the three parts of a seed (embryo, endosperm, and seed coat) to the conditions required for germination, the emergence of the root and shoot, and what can go wrong along the way. We also cover seed dormancy and why not all seeds germinate at the same time. CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Introduction: The Seed Embryo 0:14 – Three Parts of a Seed 0:34 – What Is Germination? 0:51 – Water, Air, and the Seed Coat 1:05 – The Seed Bursts Open 1:17 – Root Emergence and the Radicle 1:30 – Role of Cotyledons 1:52 – Hypocotyl, Epicotyl, and First Leaves 2:10 – Not All Seeds Are Equal 2:28 – Seed Dormancy Explained 2:51 – What Can Kill a Seed? WATCH NEXT: ▶ How Do Plants Reproduce? –    • How Do Plants Reproduce?   ▶ Is a Coconut a Nut, Seed or Fruit? –    • Is a Coconut a Nut, Seed or Fruit?   KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Structure of a seed: embryo, endosperm, and seed coat • The process of germination and conditions required • How the radicle (primary root) emerges first • Role of cotyledons in feeding the baby plant • How the hypocotyl and epicotyl form the stem and leaves • Seed dormancy and why seeds stagger their germination • Factors that can kill a seed before it grows #Germination #SeedToPlant #PlantBiology #Botany #ScienceABC Stock Video Source: elements.envato.com , pexels.com , pixabay.com Stock Image Source: elements.envato.com , pexels.com , pixabay.com Stock Illustration Source: freepik.com Stock Music Source: elements.envato.com References: https://extension.psu.edu/seed-and-se... https://seednet.gov.in/CMS/QualityCon... https://www.britannica.com/science/ge... Original Article Link: https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/see... If you wish to buy/license this video, please write to us at [email protected]. Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood ) SUBSCRIBE to get more such science videos!    / @scienceabcii   Follow us on Twitter!   / abc_science   Follow us on Facebook!   / sciabc   Follow our Website! https://www.scienceabc.com SUBSCRIBE for more science explainers!    / @scienceabc