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Effect of Sunlight On Plant Growth

The document discusses the effect of sunlight on plant growth, highlighting that plants receiving more sunlight grow taller and that 9 hours of sunlight yields the best results. It outlines an experimental approach to test this hypothesis, including materials, procedure, and expected outcomes. Recommendations for optimal growth practices and further research are also provided.

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Effect of Sunlight On Plant Growth

The document discusses the effect of sunlight on plant growth, highlighting that plants receiving more sunlight grow taller and that 9 hours of sunlight yields the best results. It outlines an experimental approach to test this hypothesis, including materials, procedure, and expected outcomes. Recommendations for optimal growth practices and further research are also provided.

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Effect of Sunlight on Plant Growth

A. Observations (5 marks)
 Plants that received more sunlight grew taller than those that received less.
 The height of plants increased over time across all sunlight levels.
 Plants exposed to 9 hours of sunlight had the greatest height by Day 11.
 Plants that received only 1 hour of sunlight showed very little growth.
 Plant growth was gradual and consistent with increasing sunlight exposure.

B. Questions (5 marks)
 Why do plants exposed to more sunlight grow taller?
 How does the amount of sunlight affect the rate of plant growth?
 What is the minimum sunlight needed for noticeable plant growth?
 Will plant growth stop or slow down after a certain amount of sunlight?
 Can too much sunlight harm plant growth?

C. Hypothesis (2 marks)
If the amount of sunlight increases, then the height of the plants will also increase.

D. Test the Hypothesis (8 marks)


Type of Experiment: Quantitative, Experimental

Materials:

 20 identical tomato seedlings


 Measuring ruler
 Watering can
 4 trays (for sunlight treatments)
 Controlled light setup (to simulate 1hr, 3hrs, 6hrs, and 9hrs sunlight)

Procedure:

1. Divide the 20 plants into 4 groups (5 plants each).


2. Expose each group to a different sunlight treatment daily: 1hr, 3hrs, 6hrs, and 9hrs.
3. Keep all other conditions constant (water, soil, temperature).
4. Measure and record the height of each plant every day for 11 days.
5. Calculate the average height for each group daily and compare results.
E. Possible Results/Outcome (4 marks)
Positive Results:

 Plants receiving 9 hours of sunlight show the most growth.


 Plants with 6 hours of sunlight also grow significantly.

Negative Results:

 Plants with only 1 hour of sunlight barely grow.


 Plants with less sunlight may start to wither or stop growing.

F. Based on the Results, What Will They Do Next? (6 marks)


Positive Recommendations:

 Use 9 hours of sunlight for optimal tomato growth.


 Promote greenhouse systems with extended light exposure.
 Educate farmers about the role of sunlight in crop development.

Negative Recommendations:

 Avoid planting tomatoes in shaded or low-light areas.


 Provide artificial lighting in regions with limited sunlight.
 Conduct further research on minimum light requirements for different crops.

G. References (5 marks)
6. Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Møller, I. M., & Murphy, A. (2015). Plant Physiology and Development
(6th ed.). Sinauer Associates.
7. Hopkins, W. G., & Hüner, N. P. A. (2008). Introduction to Plant Physiology (4th ed.).
Wiley.
8. Salisbury, F. B., & Ross, C. W. (1992). Plant Physiology (4th ed.). Wadsworth Publishing.

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