lticellular plant embryo, endosperm and a
             protective coat. When a seed reaches maturity the protective coat
             dehydrates and the seed enter dormancy.
             Timing is critical. Germinating too early, too late, or in the wrong place
             can result in death. Plants use a variety of methods in the attempt of
             getting it right. Photoperiod; detects environmental change, as well as
             night and day. It can detect change in the soil, fire, water. A seed can
             also detect animal digestive enzymes.
             Germination starts with the rapid intake of water. Water causes the seed to
             swell causing the coat to rupture, allowing the embryo to resume growth.
             Air can now reach the seed. Oxygen and enzymes digest the food and other
             storage material in the endosperm stored inside the seed.
             Embryonic root is the first organ to emerge; it grows downward into the
             soil. Roots act like straws sucking water and minerals. The root has tiny
             hairs to maximizing the amount of water and mineral intake for the plant to
             mature. The roots also act as an anchor, supporting the large structure of
             the plant. The root contains food reserves
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