Stages of Development of Seed Plants
Plants have a unique pattern of growth and development called a life cycle. Examples of seeded plants include, but are not limited to, conifers, redwood, and oak trees.
1 - SEED: After pollination (spreading of pollen from flower to flower) occurs, seeds are produced and may be stored in fruits. Seeds contain tiny undeveloped plants and enough food for growth to start. Seeds need water and warmth to begin to grow (germinate).
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2 - SEEDLING: Seedlings are the first sprouts from a seed. Seedlings produce the parts of the plant that will be needed for the adult plant to survive in its habitat. Roots begin to grow and take in nutrients and water from the habitat. The stem starts to grow towards light and the first leaves form on the stem. Later, more leaves will form that help the plant make its food.
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3 - MATURE PLANT: Mature plants have the same structures (roots, stems, leaves) as seedlings, but in addition, they are able to reproduce using flowers or cones, which produce seeds.
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Text: ed.sc.gov
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Text: ed.sc.gov
Image 1: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Apple_seeds_-_variety_Oldenburg_%28aka%29.jpg
Image 2: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Apple_seedling_idared_HDR.jpg/703px-Apple_seedling_idared_HDR.jpg
Image 3: https://pixabay.com/p-1610345/?no_redirect