Pea hypogeal germination underground & seedling growth time lapse

This sequence shows hypogeal germination of peas.
Filmed for http://www.rightplants4me.co.uk
Hypogeal germination
In this type of germination, the cotyledons remain in the soil or just above the surface. Here the epicotyl elongates, pushing the plumule upwards. Cotyledons do not turn green and gradually dry up e.g. pea, mango, groundnut etc.
The underground sequence was filmed over a period of a week with an 8 minute interval.

This sequence was filmed for the interactive on-line plant identifier and pruning guide encyclopaedia which went live March 2011 http://www.rightplants4me.co.uk
The website is designed to help find and identify the right plants for every aspect of a garden and seasonal need and help you create a garden design with colour and interest

The top shot was filmed in my studio over a period of 6 and days using Nikon D300 camera, time-lapse turn table, growlight with a 12 hr day length and Ellinchrom studio flash,

Music "Early Morning" By Oliver Ledbury

Copyright and filmed by Neil Bromhall

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• time-lapse
• hypogeal
• germination
• pea
• underground
• peas
• Neil
• Bromhall

[pk33617]

Hi there! absolutely remarkable, May I ask if this 8 day timeframe is typical for most seeds?

[neilbromhall]

@pk33617 No, some seeds will germinate quickly whilst others can take weeks if not months like my Acorn time-lapse. It also depends on moisture and temperature differences. Thank you for your interest

best wishes

Neil

[Jay3fer]

OMG, this is just about the most beautiful thing I have ever seen on YouTube.  Thank you!!!

[neilbromhall]

@Jay3fer That is extremely kind of you. Thank you for your kind comment. Best wishes

Neil

[APurseyful]

Great stuff! A brilliant teaching resource. I'm a huge fan too.

[neilbromhall]

@APurseyful I hope the students find the hypogeal germination sequence useful. I think it makes it easier to understand when one can actually see what goes on.

[ViaVistaVision]

nice i made one but not as good

[rajjikuar]

very nice

[lancasterfarms]

Amazing. Thnaks for doing this!

[neilbromhall]

@webiocosm Thank you webiocosm. You're making me blush now. I like your work too. Very creative.