The Life History of the Onion
The film shows speeded-up germination of the seed to form roots and shoot, at whose base the leaves later form a bulb. The flower produces pollen grains (shown much magnified), which are transferred by insects to the stigmas for fertilization of seeds inside the ovary.
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The Life History of the Onion
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 25, 1943
Runtime
0h 11m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Life History of the Onion
Production Companies
British Council, Gaumont-British Instructional
Director
Mary Field
Description
The film shows speeded-up germination of the seed to form roots and shoot, at whose base the leaves later form a bulb. The flower produces pollen grains (shown much magnified), which are transferred by insects to the stigmas for fertilization of seeds inside the ovary.
