How acids affect seed germination?

Answer 1

Seed germination is negatively affected by acid rain because of its (low) pH level and its direct chemical direct effects on the seed.

Acid rain is a term to describe precipitation containing contaminants that alter the natural pH of the rain (normally a pH of 7).

Contaminants can take the form of carbonic acid (HCO3) and has a pH that can vary between 5.8 and almost 7; a weak acid by most standards. Acid rain can also contain other "acidifying" elements such as Sulfur and Nitrogen which are more harmful.

Acid rain can cause direct damage to exposed foliage (seeds included) as well as a longer term effects to the soil where concentrations can build up over time.

Answer 2

if they get too much water of any kind they will drown.

Answer 3

seed germination is when seeds get germs from the soil, acid rain is acid combiningwith water to produce it, which is harmful to living things.

Answer 4

If the pollution is something that is toxic to seeds, then it could kill the seeds or stunt the growth of the seedlings.

Answer 5

yes seed beans are affected by acid rain

Answer 6

seeds are mutated