Question

journey of a mango seed from the time it is shown into the bin to growing into new plant

Answer 1

Here we are testing conditions necessary for seed germination.

These are :

- Water - allows the seed to swell up and the embryo to start growing

- Oxygen - so that energy can be released for germination

- Warmth - germination improves as temperature

Given that these conditions are present, the mango seed will go through the following stages of germination.

When water is plentiful, the mangi seed fills with water in a process called imbibition.

The water activates special proteins, called enzymes, that begin the process of seed growth.

First the seed grows a root to access water underground.

Next, the shoots, or growth above ground, begin to appear.

The seed sends a shoot towards the surface, where it will grow leaves to harvest energy from the sun.

The leaves continue to grow towards the light source in a process called photomorphogenesis.

Answer 2

Solution:

The mango seed is firstly cracked and ruptured to obtain the germinating seed. It is then planted and adequate amount of water and sunlight is provided.

Year by year growth takes place and consequently it bears a flower.

It is the flower that ultimately turns into the juicy mango fruit.