From fertilization, to germination, to growth, to death, this video explores the life cycles of plants. The means by which plants respond to their environment is also highlighted. Specific attention is paid to development of seeds and the means by which plants grow and mature. Concepts and terminology include: fertilization, seed disposal, germination, meristem, primary growth, secondary growth, dormancy, photoperiodism, tropism, phototropism, gravitropism, thigmotropism, auxin, and allelopathy.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015.

Introduction: Plant Growth, Development, and Response (1:02); --Seeds (3:31); -- Seed Structure (2:15); -- Seed Dispersal (1:33); -- Germination and Plant Growth (2:06); -- Plant Responses (3:37); -- Video Review (1:09); -- Video Assessment (3:21); -- Credits: Plant Growth, Development, and Response (0:40); -- plant responses (3:37); .