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Plant Growth (1931)

1931 · Short film · 9 min

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Diagrams and time-lapse photography are used to show the life cycle of the pea plant. The seed sprouts, roots grow downward, and the stem upward, tentacles coil around a string for support, and the pea flower opens. Describes the fertilization of the egg cells, division of the seed, growth of the pod, and liberation of the seeds. National Archives Identifier: 12353 * Creator(s): Federal Works Agency. Work Projects Administration. (Most Recent) * From: Series: Motion Picture Films, compiled 1931…

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