Chapter 23, Problem 37A

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The experiment to study the effect of listed nutrients on the rate of germination.

Introduction:

Germination can be defined as a process in which the seed sprouts and give rise to a new plant in favorable circumstances.

Explanation of Solution

According to given data, phosphorus is the nutrient, which shows maximum germination. This is almost equal to the normal condition; hence, it can compensate for other nutrients. The nitrogen alone shows least germination rate. Egg shell provide good amount of nutrient, but it is not as good as phosphorus for germination. In presence of potassium germination rate is higher than nitrogen but very low as compared to germination in presence of phosphorus, egg shell or in normal condition.