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Dont Hold Back Your Seed Germination

Introduction:
Seed germination is the process of which a seed grows roots. Depending on the organic
or inorganic material used as fertilizer can affect the rate of germination based on the
plant's nutrients. Examples of organic fertilizers from animal and plant source include
bone meal, seaweed, and manure. These fertilizers usually contain many plant nutrients
in low concentrations. Before plants can use these nutrients, bacteria and fungi convert
the nutrients into inorganic forms in a moderate amount of time. Inorganic fertilizers only
contain a few nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, etc. Throughout the
year, apply the inorganic fertilizer multiple times due to the inorganic materials quickly
lose their nutrients unless the fertilizer is produced to release it very slowly. There are
many advantages and disadvantages in the use of an organic material. One advantage
using natural materials is that the organic material can improve water movement into
the soil and add structure to the ground. Another advantage of using an organic fertilizer
is that the organics feed beneficial microbes, therefore making the soil easier to work
with. However, the disadvantage of using organic fertilizers is that organic fertilizer takes
an immense amount of time. Some benefits of using inorganic materials are that the
fertilizer is very fast acting by dissolving very quickly and are immediately available to
plants. However, the main disadvantage of using inorganic fertilizer includes certain
salts and compounds, which a plant is not able to absorb which stays in the soil.
Overall, there are many advantages and disadvantages of using organic and inorganic
materials.
Experimental Design:

Problem Question: Seed germination rates based on inorganic and organic fertilizers
or other independent variable.
Hypothesis: If we plant the seeds in the inorganic fertilizers, then the seed germination
will grow faster because on the amount on nutrients such as phosphorus, carbon, and
nitrogen.
Independent Variable: The fertilizers (organic or inorganic)
Dependent Variable: Rate of seed germinations
Control Group: Top soil
Experimental Group: Inorganic fertilizer or organic fertilizers
Materials and Methods:
First, cut the three 2 liter bottles in half size. Second, fill the bottom half halfway with
water. Then, place the soil in three different bottles. Next, Place organic fertilizer in
bottle #1, place inorganic fertilizer in bottle #2, place regular topsoil in bottle #3. Then,
place the seeds within each of the 3 bottles. And finally, Seal the bottle

Materials are: Six 2L bottles, an exacto knife, top soil, inorganic fertilizer, organic
fertilizer, 300 mL of distilled water, and three seeds.

Work Cited:
"Here's the Scoop on Chemical and Organic Fertilizers." Home. Oregon State
University, 30 Apr. 2008. Web. 03 Nov. 2016.
By Concentrating Phosphorus in a Band, the Plant Is given What It Needs and Less of
the Phosphorus Becomes Tied up in the Soil. "Vegetable Resources." Chapter III: Soils
and Fertilizers. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2016.
Augustin. "Composting Animal Manures: A Guide to the Process and Management of
Animal Manure Compost." Composting Animal Manures: A Guide to the Process and
Management of Animal Manure Compost (n.d.): n. pag. Composting Animal Manures: A
Guide to the Process and Management of Animal Manure Compost. Chris Augustine.
Web. 3 Nov. 2016.

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