Osumi, K., Nihei, B., Takanishi, K., Nakamura, C., Warehime, R. Period 2. 03/05/17
Introduction: To have a successful germination, the plant seed needs a sufficient amount of water and oxygen present. Other conditions include room temperature, and the amount of light intake. Hydration of a seed, is an essential step for seed germination (Martínez-Andújar, 2014). Plants tend to germinate better in freshwater rather than salt water. Saltwater most commonly refers to oceanic waters, in which the total concentration of ionic solutes is typically about 35 grams per liter or 3.5%. (Lerner, 2014). High salinity levels restrict water and nutrient uptake