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Handout
University of Maryland

Umbc/plant Growth and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the growth and changes in plants from the seed through the adult plant. College level discussion that includes the chemicals involved in the regulation of plant growth.
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Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Photoperiodism and Stimulation

For Students 9th - 10th
A good summary of the photoperiodic effects of plants. Discussion of the way that the length of the day effects the growth of plants.
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eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Transportation in Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explanation of the processes of water transport in plants. Includes graphics that accompany this very detailed explanation.
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eBook
McGraw Hill

Mhhe: Plant Growth and Growth Regulators

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the hormonal control of plant responses to different environmental cues. Good place to start research.
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Handout
Ohio State University

General Plant Biology: Development: Flowering to Senescence

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the development of plants. Includes a section on the dormancy of plants that covers the basics.
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Website
Iowa State University

Iowa State University: How a Corn Plant Develops

For Students 9th - 10th
The Iowa State University provides a good description of the development of an important crop plant. The overview compares favorably with the development of any plant.
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Handout
NC State University

Horticulture Information Leaflets: Overcoming Seed Dormancy: Trees and Shrubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Good list of examples of how dormancy in tree seeds can be overcome. In the discussion, you'll pick up a fair amount about dormancy in plants.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: In Search of Green Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
A very simple introduction to the various types of growth and reproductive styles of common plants.