Conclusion:
Asian ginseng did affect the germination of the sunflowers seeds.
We believe the germination of the sunflower seeds were affected by the nitrogen containing compounds that are found in the roots of Asian ginseng.
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Methods
25 sunflower seeds were divided into 3 different petri dishes.
2 of the petri dishes were soaked in water, and the third was soaked in liquid Asian ginseng, for 5 minutes.
The seeds of each individual petri dish were placed, wrapped and rolled in 3 different paper towels.
The wrapped paper towels were set into 3 different red solo cups with the seeds at the top of the cup and 20ml of water on the bottom of the cup.
The tops of the cups were covered with cellophane wrap and rubber band around the top to keep the cellophane wrap in place.
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Hypothesis: The Seeds soaked in Asian ginseng will affect the germination of the sunflower seed.
Alternative Hypothesis: The Seeds soaked in Asian ginseng will not affect the germination of the sunflower seed.
Things that affect sunflower germination
Sunflowers seeds do not require light for germination, they germinate best at a soil temperature of 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sunflowers are an oil-rich seed, they require more water for germination than other seeds. The soil must be maintained moist at all times
Nitrogen can usually be limiting factor for yield.
Nitrogen fertilizer tends to reduce oil percentage of the seed, changing the amino acid balance.
Asian Ginseng
Member of the Araliaceae family
Contains active chemical components called ginsenosides (or panaxosides).
The exact components of ginsenoside and how they work are unknown.
Several classes of compounds have been isolated from ginseng root. Some of these being nitrogen-containing compounds
Helianthus annuus, common