Specific Aims

The specific aims of this experiment is to determine how the depth of the seeds in the sand they are planted in effects the growth and development of the seedlings. To demonstrate this we will be planting the seeds from Silybum marianum at different depths in sand. They will be buried at depths of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 centimeters respectively. There will be three seedlings planted at each depth so we can account for any outliers. After being buried the seeds will be put into the morrill greenhouse so they stay warm. When the seeds finally sprout out of the sand we will measure their lengths and compare the differences between the different seeds depths. That way we will find out what the effect of depth is on the development of Silybum marianum seeds.