Question

Why do seeds need soil to germinate?

Answer 1

Seed germination:

1. Seeds are ripened ovules that are formed when the embryo sac is fertilized by pollen.
2. Germination is the process by which a seed sprouts to give rise to new plants.
3. Factors that influence the seed germination process are water availability, aeration, temperature, light intensity, and viability.
4. Soil provides the growing media for seeds and contains moisture required by seeds to begin germination.
5. It also provides nutrients required for seeds to grow and develop.
6. The soil type that boosts optimum growth of plants is rich, sandy loam soil.