Plant Science Experiments - Possible Topics

Seed germination:

Effects of planting depth
Effects of stratification
Effects of temperature
Effects of scarification

Fruit storage:

Effects of container on ripening
Effects of other fruits on ripening
Effects of bruised fruit on ripening
Effects of container on dehydration
Effects of storage on rotting
Effect of temperature on ripening

Plant Responses:

Effect of wind on plant architecture
Effect of light on stomatal distribution/density
Effect of light on leaf size
Effect of light on stem length/diameter
Effect of wind/temperature on water loss (potometer)
Effect of soil fertility on recovery from defoliation (hurricanes, insects)
Effect of cold (temperature/duration) on bulb forcing

Flower preservation:

Effect of aspirin on cut flower longevity
Effect of ascorbic acid on cut flower longevity
Effect of sugar on cut flower longevity
Effect of storage condition on flower preservation (air drying/temp; desiccants; pressing)