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From blossom to fruit (1969)

1969 · Short film · 15 min

Synopsis

Explains the function of flowers in the life cycle of the plant. Includes an analysis of the basic parts of the flower, the structure of a pollen grain, and the process of fertilization Explores the function of flowers in the life cycle of a plant. Investigates a flower's stamens and pistils after identifying th./iasic parts of a flower. Uses microscope to illustrate the structure of a pollen grain.

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Running time
15 minutes

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★★★ · Our Friends, the Sperm Nuclei · Dodsworth the Cat · 2025-10-24

Maybe the most interesting part of this film on flower reproducing is the microscopic experiment where pollen tubes grow. There's a lot of stuff going on. Besides time-lapse footage, there are drawings with labels. It's a shame the soundtrack is warped.

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