Information Package / Course Catalogue
Seed Germination Physiology
Course Code: BYL412
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to give information about seed germination of high plants

Course Content

Seed formation. Anatomical and morphological structure of the seed. Factors affecting seed germination. Inhibition and stimulation of germination. Current approaches to seed germination.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains seed formation processes
2.Analyzes information related to seed storage and preservation
3.Analyzes seed viability and the structure of storage substances in seeds
4.Explains seed germination and factors affecting seed germination
5.Analyzes traditional and current methods used to promote seed germination
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Seeds Physiology of Development, Germination and Dormancy (2013). J. Derek Bewley • Kent J. Bradford Henk W.M. Hilhorst • Hiro Nonogak. 3rd Edition. Springer (Tohum gelişme, çimlenme ve dormansi fizyolojisi)
2.Sample articles related to the subject
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Diversity and reproduction of angiosperms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Seed morphology and anatomy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Synthesis and determination of seed storage substances.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Seed viability and storage. (quiz)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Seed Germination and Factors Affecting Germination I.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Seed Germination and Factors Affecting Germination II.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Measuring germination. Germination percentage, germination rate, average germination time.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review of the topic (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Germination vigour
Week 10 - Theoretical
Primary and secondary dormancy.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Methods for Overcoming Seed Dormancy.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Plant Growth Regulators and Germination (Quiz)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current approaches in seed germination (Biopriming applications).
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current approaches in seed germination (Nanomaterial applications).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1314
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
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OÇ-1
3
5
OÇ-2
2
3
OÇ-3
2
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026