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From Seed to Plant - Factors affecting Germination Jessica Litwin Introduction Germination of non-dormant seeds requires the proper environment, with some specific factors being temperature, water and oxygen (Fimball, 2003). In some circumstances, germination will only occur after a period of dormancy, or once an inhibitant has been degraded away. After seeds have been dispersed to a variety of unpredictable locations there is reliance on the survival strategies and adaptations of the seed so that seeds can germinate under the most favourable conditions available. This extended experimental investigation is focused on the Ocimum basilicum, which is more commonly known as 'Sweet Genovese' Basil. The purpose of this investigation is to identify some of the primary survival strategies utilized by the Sweet Genovese Basil and further determine the recommended conditions to produce the optimum yields if growing as a crop. It will also be investigated as to whether environmental pressures have influenced these adaptations over time. Five...

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