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MUC Biology 102/103

Lab 7: Ecology of Organisms

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Experiment 1: Effects of pH on Radish Seed Germination

Table 1: Radish Seed Observation and Germination

Solution	pH	Days 1-2			Day 3			Day 4
		Observation	Seeds Germinated	%	Observation	Seeds Germinated	%	Observation	Seeds Germinated	%
Water		The seed seems to be expanding slightly day 1, day 2 roots are visible		60%	Leaves have begun forming and more roots evident		80%	Same as day 3		80
Vinegar		No signs of germination			No signs of germination			Same results as previous days
Baking soda		No signs of germination			Brown stain around seeds			No signs of germination

Complete the graph. Use the graph provided as your template. You will need to impose figures and shapes over the graph.

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Figure 3: Sprout lengths after 7 days of growth for radish seeds exposed to different pH values.

Questions

Was there any noticeable effect on the germination rate of the radish seeds as a result of the pH? Compare and contrast the growth rate for the control with the alkaline and acidic solutions.

According to your results would you say that the radish has a broad pH tolerance? Why or why not? Use your data to support your answer.

Knowing that acid rain has a pH of 2-3 would you conclude that crop species with a narrow soil pH range are in trouble? Is acid rain a problem for plant species and crops?