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Methods
Results
Observations
Time 1% Fertilizer Solution
10% Fertilizer Solution
No change from initial No change from initial
T+12 hrs.
conditions conditions
seeds appear to be No change from initial
T+24 hrs.
lighter in color conditions
Same color as
previously observed, No change from initial
T+36 hrs.
seeds appear to be conditions
swelling.
Some sprouts are
observed, while the rest
of the seeds which
haven't sprouted still
No change from initial
T+48 hrs appear swollen and
conditions
lighter than they
originally were. 12/15
seeds are germinated at
this point.
T+56 hrs. Sprouts which had No change from initial
already developed show
at least a two fold
increase in size. All conditions
seeds in this sample are
now germinated.
Discussion
In the end we saw no germination in the 10% fertilizer solution group of seeds,
and full germination in the 1% solution. This is indicatory of the fertilizer's mechanism of
action, and what happens when seeds are exposed to too much fertilizer. Specifically, I
think it is significant that I observed no swelling in the 10% solution. That observation, to
me, confirmed that the 10% solution seed cells were indeed hypertonic, and that they
were not absorbing water, and could be losing a small amount. Also, it is in direct
conflict with how the control behaved, which would indicate an opposite action. Overall,
I think we only see a confirmation of suspicions and direction for further
experimentation. We now know that in further experimentation when trying to find the
maximum effective dosage of fertilizer that a factor of ten is too large of an increase.