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.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
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)
Prof. Bengi ERDAĞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands seed formation processes
2.Obtains information about storing and storing seeds.
3.Obtains and applies information about seed viability and the synthesis and determination of storage substances in the seed.
4.Understands seed germination at physiological and biochemical levels and have knowledge about the factors affecting seed germination.
5.Learns 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 & Practice
Flower structure and general laboratory rules
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Seed morphology and anatomy and Morphological and anatomical examination of various seeds
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Synthesis of seed storage materials and determination of seed storage materials
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Seed viability and storage. Seed viability tests
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Seed Germination and factors affecting germination I. Experiments on factors affecting germination I
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Seed Germination and factors affecting germination II. Experiments on factors affecting germination II
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Measuring germination. Trials on germination percentage, germination rate, average germination time
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
topic repetition (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Germination power and trials on germination power
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Primary and Secondary Dormancy. Article review
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods to Relieve Seed Dormancy. Article review
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant growth regulators and germination. Article review
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Current approaches in seed germination (biopriming applications). Article review
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Current approaches in seed germination (nanomaterial applications). Article review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
2
OÇ-3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026