Here is a time lapse of a Broad bean showing hypogeal germination and root growth.
Hypogeal
‘Hypogeal’ means ‘underground’.
This is when the cotyledons of the germinating seed / bean remain below ground.
salts in the soil.
Roots and root hairs
The main functions of root are:
Absorption of water and nutrients,
Fixation of the plant to the soil,
Root bears unicellular root hairs.
Conduction of water and nutrients to aerial parts of plants
Root cap.
It is a cap-like structure at the tip of root. It cover and protects the growing point from injury as it pushes through the soil.
Being featured in a National Newspaper and written by such a respected Garden Designer will be a big boost in raising the interactive, visual plant database CD-ROM profile.
The only information missing from his glowing review are the contact details where to buy the Complete Gardens CD-ROM and that the software is both PC & MAC compatible.
Many people will be unaware that such a product exists, so Cleve’s review will be a great help.
A CD-ROM is disc that you insert in to your computer. The CD-ROM allows the user to request information that appears within seconds by a simple a click of a button.
A CD-ROM can hold thousands of images plus data and illustrations which is easily accessable.
In addition you can add your own notes and print them with images plus make plant lists of plants you have and plant you want and the unique calendar lists reminds you which plants will be in flower and remind you which of your plants that need pruning and how.
The CD-ROM is designed to help you find plants for every area of your garden and season.
With this simple yet basic knowledge, the CD-ROM can help garden enthusiasts whatever level of experience find the right plants for the right time and place in order to create a garden with seasonal colour and interest.
One of the pruning apple tree illustrations from the Complete Gardens CD-ROM.
Each garden plant on the interactive CD-ROM is accompanied illustrated pruning advice and written explanation to help you.
There are over 20 pruning ilustrations for pruning apple trees alone. The CD is the what, when and how to prune resource.
Find the right plants to suit your garden conditions and your garden design needs
The interactive plant database CD-ROM is not only a pruning advice resource. The CD-ROM also helps you plan an attractive garden with seasonal colour by suggesting the right plants for your garden conditions.
Interactive means that you can select to see plants and advice to answer your questions quickly and easily.
For example you might be looking for plants to line your path that won’t grow too tall. Simply select a height, the month you want it to be in leaf or flower, a colour, and if the areas is in shade, partial shade or full sun. Click search and the plants to suit your requirements are displayed within seconds.
To be creative you can then find other plants to match your colour scheme and to ensure seasonal change and interest.
In-depth plant care advice accompanies each plant
Each plant is accompanied with photographs to help with identification plus in-depth planting tips, pests and diseases, and garden styles to inspire your creative ideas.
Here is a time lapse of a Broad bean showing hypogeal germination and root growth. Hypogeal ‘Hypogeal’ means ‘underground’. This is when the cotyledons of the germinating seed / bean remain below ground. salts in the soil. Roots and root hairs The main functions of root are: Absorption of water and nutrients, Fixation of the plant to […]
Posted by Neil Bromhall 
Posted by Neil Bromhall 
Posted by Neil Bromhall 
