The purpose of the experiment is to observe how magnesium chloride affects the germination process in seeds. In a similar experiment conducted by William Brandenburg and Catherine Kleier (2011) it was determined that small amounts of magnesium chloride (0.01 M) increased and improved germination rates of radish seeds while large amounts (0.1 M) were devastating to both germination and later plant growth. However, in the experiment they conducted, the experimental group was exposed to both the magnesium chloride solution and water. Due to their conclusion, it is hypothesized that if a group of seeds is exposed to an environment with only magnesium chloride then the germination will not occur due to the presence of water being necessary in activating the germination process and the harshness of magnesium chloride on germination in high
The purpose of the experiment is to observe how magnesium chloride affects the germination process in seeds. In a similar experiment conducted by William Brandenburg and Catherine Kleier (2011) it was determined that small amounts of magnesium chloride (0.01 M) increased and improved germination rates of radish seeds while large amounts (0.1 M) were devastating to both germination and later plant growth. However, in the experiment they conducted, the experimental group was exposed to both the magnesium chloride solution and water. Due to their conclusion, it is hypothesized that if a group of seeds is exposed to an environment with only magnesium chloride then the germination will not occur due to the presence of water being necessary in activating the germination process and the harshness of magnesium chloride on germination in high