What Is The Effect Of Miracle Gro On The Germination Of Lentil Seeds

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In this experiment, the problem that was being investigated was the effect of Miracle Gro on the germination of lentil seeds over a period of three days. This problem was investigated in the interest of Ms. Semaan and her past experiences with lentils. She and her family had previously grown lentil seeds seasonally and compared them to her relatives’ seeds in terms of growth and height. More often than not, the relatives’ lentils grew better than those of Ms. Semaan and her family, and she had wanted to know the reason why these results had occurred.
However, in order to properly investigate the problem, one must understand lentil seeds thoroughly. Lentil seeds are a type of legume, which is an agriculturally-grown plant, fruit, or seed in

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