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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.