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Garden advice- Hypogeal germination of broad bean and root growthHere 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 […]
- Hypogeal germination of broad bean and root growth
