Biology Project
Effect of salt on seed germination
Salt reduces a seed's ability to absorb water (osmotic
stress) and causes an ion imbalance within the seed
(ionic stress), ultimately inhibiting germination and
preventing crop production.
Low concentrations of salt might actually increase the
germination rate however high concentrations of salt
significantly decrease the rate of germination
Experiment:
No salt
water
1 spoon
salt
water
2 spoon
salt
water
3 spoon
salt
water
4 spoon
salt
water
The starting day of the seed germination after water is poured
into each cup
After 1 day of germination, there is no progress
After 2 days
After 3 days