The Germination and growth of plants

Explains the origins of fruits, the general structure of seeds and through simple classroom experiments, the conditions necessary for germination. Examines hypogeal and epigeal germination and presents the early development of seedlings using time lapse techniques following root system development and shoot growth. Accompanied by an 8p. Study Guide.

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Credits

director

Peter Boulton

production company

Boulton-Hawker Films

Educational Foundation for Visual Aids

Duration

00:18:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303395

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Germination

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Growth (Plants)

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Germination

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1974

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