Villamanca - Plant Journal

Journal of Plant Growth
VILLAMANCA, JOHN JERALD B.

Name: ___________________ 10/25/18
Date of planting: __________
Day 0: The seed
LONG BEAN
Name of plant: _______________
Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

Scientific name: _______________
Close-up picture of the seed Draw the seed and label the parts Picture of the seeds planted in
the soil
How many seeds were planted?
______
THREE
Observations:
The seed of the Long Bean, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis, almost has a similar appearance with
the seed of mung beans and other legumes. It has a hilum which is a scar or mark left on a seed coat
by the former attachment to the ovary wall or to the funiculus.The bump above it is the micropyle which
acts as the opening to the integument of the ovule. Its seed coat or test is white in color.
10/30/18
Name: ___________________
VILLAMANCA, JOHN JERALD B. Date of observation: __________
Day 5: The seedling
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN

Close-up picture of the seedling Draw the seedling and label the parts
(place a ruler beside plant)
Observations: (what are the parts observed? The height (cm)? Etc.)
After 5 days, all three of the seeds have started to sprout and appear above the soil. However, one of
them has been developing earlier and faster than the other two. I have used that to create the diagram
for the deedling. The plumule and apical meristem that constitute to the epicotyl is the most evident
structure in the seedling. The epicotyl is being sandwich by two cotyledons that nourishes it. Its size is
about 2 inches in height. I have failed to put the ruler beside it, because I had a hard time documenting
it alone. Thus, I measured the seedling after I took a picture of it.
11/3/18
Name: ___________________
Young Adult Plant

Day 10: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN

Close-up picture of the plant Draw the plant and label the parts
Observations: (what are the parts observed? The height (cm)? Any additional parts grown and how
many? Were there any changes in growth? Etc.)
After ten days, the seedling became a young adult plant. It grew into 7 inches in height. The leaves are
now more prominent that its margin, apex, base and shape can now be seen. The main axis of the
stem is more notable, as well.
11/8/18
Name: ___________________
Young Adult Plant

Day 15: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN

Close-up picture of the plant

After 15 days, additional 2 inches was added to the height of the young adult plant. It is now 9 inches
in height. The apical meristem of the plant is now growing into a new terminal shoot. The main axis is
still notable, as well as the shape and features of the leaves. The development in the leaves is that
they become broader and the phylotaxy of the leaves can now be seen. Its phylotaxy is opposite
non-decussate.
Name: ___________________
VILLAMANCA, JOHN JERALD B. 11/13/18
Date of observation: __________
Adult Plant
Day 20: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


After 20 days, there are only minimal morphological development that occurred in the plant. There was
only additional 10 cm that was added to the height of the young adult plant. New apical meristems start
to emerge as well in the terminal shoot. The leaves became broader.
Name: ___________________
Adult Plant
Day 25: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


Observations: (what are the parts observed? The height? Any additional parts grown and how many?
Were there any changes in growth? Etc.)
After 25 days, new structures are now growing once again. The apical meristem in the terminal section
of the shoot is now developing into a new structure. The development of the meristems are alternating
to each other. The height of the shoot is now 11 inches. Most of the leaves, especially those who
sprouted earlier, retained their shape and size, yet some of them especially on the terminal section of
the shoot, the leaves are still growing and becoming broader.
11/23/18
Name: ___________________
Adult Plant
Day 30: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


After 30 days, the shoot grew into a height that a foot ruler can't measure any longer. The height of the
plant now is 13 inches. The apical meristem in the terminal section of the shoot has become more
developed now. The leaves in that section become broader and larger. In the main axis of the stem, an
opening occurred on its central portion yet the plant has manage to deal with it, spontaneously.
Name: ___________________
(35) Adult Plant

Day 40: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


After 35 days, the arrangement of the structures of the plant, such as its meristems and buds are now
becoming more complex. There are now more apical buds and terminal meristems that is developing
in the plant. However, due to natural and environmental factors affecting the plant, one of the plant's
leaves has been ruptured but luckily hasn't wilted, as it grow more. The plant is now 15 inches in
height.
Name: ___________________
Adult Plant
Day 40: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


Observations: (what are the parts observed? The height (cm)? What are the problems encountered?
After 40 days, there is still an on-going growth development in the structures of the plant. The apical
buds are now growing into new structures. The leaves in the terminal section of the shoot became
broader and larger. The plant is now 17 inches in height and climbing adaptation of this plant is now
starting to be seen. However, some accidents happen during the development of the plant. Due to
strong winds, one out of the three plants has been severed from its main axis. The stem cannot
support the plant any longer and withstand the strong wind.
Name: ___________________
Day 50: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN


Name: ___________________
Day 60: _____________
Name of plant: _______________

LONG BEAN

Close-up picture of the plant Draw the seedling and label the parts
Name: ___________________
VILLAMANCA, JOHN JERALD B.
Date: __________
LONG BEAN
Name of plant: _______________ Scientific name: _______________
Day 0
Day 60 Day 5
Day 50 Day 10
Day 40 Day 15
Day 30 Day 20
Day 0
Name: ___________________
Date: __________
Based on the observations and results you obtained from planting a seed to growing and caring for a
plant, what have you learned from this activity? Were there any challenges that you encountered?
What have you learned about plants in general? Why are plants important to the environment? Why
should people grow and protect plants? Write your reflection in no more than 500 words.
Rubrics for Journal of Plant Growth
Criteria 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Pictures and Pictures and drawings are Pictures and drawings are Pictures and drawings Pictures and
Drawing accurate and detailed. It mostly inaccurate. It shows are inaccurate or drawings are not
shows all the parts of the most of plant parts. Photos missing. Most parts are included.
plant that are seen. Photos are not clear. missing. Photos are not
are clear. clear.
Label Plant Parts Plant parts are labeled Plant parts are labeled All plant parts are There are no parts
accurately. No spelling errors. mostly accurately. Some labeled incorrectly. labeled.
spelling errors are present.
Description The growth process and There are some No observations are
observation are written in observations written written in all stages.
detail in all stages. down in some stages.
Following Directions were followed. Some directions were Did not follow the
directions followed, some were not. directions given.
Plant care and The seed was presented The seed was not The seed was not The seed was not
presentation of before planting and the plant presented before planting presented before presented before
seed and mature shown in class at the end of but the plant shown in planting but the plant planting and the
plant in class observation period. Based on class at the end of shown in class at the plant was not shown
its appearance and health, observation period. Based end of observation in class at the end of
the plant was well cared for on its appearance and period. Based on its observation period.
and watered everyday. health, the plant was cared appearance and health,
for on occasion. the plant was neglected/
uncared for.
Understanding Has an excellent Has a good understanding Has a satisfactory Has some
basic concepts understanding of the basic of the basic needs of understanding of the understanding of the
needs of plants, how they plants, how they grow and basic needs of plants, basic needs of
grow and change and their change, and their distinct how they grow and plants, how they
distinct characteristics. characteristics. change, and their distinct grow and change,
characteristics. and their distinct
characteristics.
Thinking and Always made clear, detailed Often made clear, detailed Sometimes made clear, Rarely made clear,
Investigation observations on plant growth observations on plant detailed observations on detailed observations
and included an accurate and growth and included an plant growth and on plant growth and
labeled diagram accurate and labeled included an accurate and included an accurate
diagram. labeled diagram. and labeled diagram.
Communication Includes a final reflection that Includes a final reflection Includes a final reflection Includes a final
summarizes all of the that summarizes most of that summarizes some of reflection that
student’s thoughts about the the student’s thoughts the student’s thoughts summarizes few of
plants. about the plants. about the plants. the student’s
thoughts about the
plants.

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Journal of Plant Growth

VILLAMANCA, JOHN JERALD B.

Day 0: The seed

Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

Day 5: The seedling

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Young Adult Plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Young Adult Plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

(35) Adult Plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Day 50: _____________

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

Close-up picture of the plant

Day 60: _____________

Name of plant: _______________

Scientific name: _______________

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