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Hypocotyl

The hypocotyl is the area of the embryo that lies between the cotyledons and the radicle.

March 28, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Hoagy Carmichael Room

The Hoagy Carmichael Room is a lively memorial to Indiana’s famous songwriter and performing artist.

March 27, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Radicle

The radicle is the embryonic root present in the seed. When germination begins the radicle is usually the first organ to emerge from the seed.

March 27, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Imbibe

Imbibe, or the process of imbibation, is the process of absorbing water. Strictly speaking, imbibation occurs when a substance absorbs water and does not dissolve in it.

March 26, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Seed Germination

Seeds have an amazing ability to survive tough conditions. Seed hundreds, if not thousands, of years old have been successfully germinated. Seed can survive in the soil for many years until conditions are right for the seed to germinate.

March 23, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Early Spring May Wildflowers

Here in southeastern Indiana the early spring wildflower season begins in early April with the emergence of the spring beauty in the woodland.

March 22, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Pappus

The pappus is the feathery, light attachment on a seed.

March 2, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Hydrochory

Hydrochory is seed dispersal by water.

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Myrmecochory

Myrmecochory is seed dispersal by ants.

March 2, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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Samara

The Samara is a winged structure on certain types of seeds which aid in wind dispersal of seeds.

March 1, 2012 · Administrator · No Comments
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