AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conifers are cone-bearing seed plants which develop their seeds inside cones. e.g. Pine, Junipers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Seeds are found inside the cone on the upper surfaces of the cone scales. Open cones have dropped their seed; so collect closed cones only, preferably by picking them from trees. Collect cones from well-formed, vigorous trees.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conifers are seed plants, and like most other seed plant groups they have wood, megaphyllous leaves, and of course seeds. These seeds are typically produced in woody cones, though the cones of some conifers are reduced to such a degree that they are no longer recognizable as such.

Detailed explanation-4: -Once you have your pinecones, tap them gently to release the seeds. Pick out healthy, intact-looking seeds. Avoid seeds that seemed chipped, smaller than the others, or any that might have mould growing on them.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pine cones are the woody fruiting body and reproductive organ of pine trees. Once pollinated, the tree’s female cones develop as the seeds mature and are usually conical or round shaped.