From fertilization, to germination, to growth, to death, this video explores the life cycles of plants. The means by which plants respond to their environment is also highlighted. Specific attention is paid to development of seeds and the means by which plants grow and mature. Concepts and terminology include: fertilization, seed disposal, germination, meristem, primary growth, secondary growth, dormancy, photoperiodism, tropism, phototropism, gravitropism, thigmotropism, auxin, and allelopathy. Accompanying teacher's guide but guide can also be accessed through your computer when ordered in DVD format.