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::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | They begin in leaves do most plants seeds originate. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Growing from a seed characteristic is common to all plants. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | They all have leaves characteristic is common to all plants. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Growing from a seed characteristic is common to all plants. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | They all have leaves characteristic is common to all plants. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Growing from a seed one thing do all plants have in common. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | They all have leaves one thing do all plants have in common. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | The hard outer layer of a seed is called thisa seed coat. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | The hard outer layer of a seed is called thisa fruit seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A seed has a strong protective layer that is called a seed coat. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A seed has a strong protective layer that is called a fruit seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | The hard outer depositer of a seed is named thisa seed coat. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | The hard outer depositer of a seed is named thisa fruit seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A home, food, and water three things does a seed need to germinate. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Sunlight, soil, and water three things does a seed need to germinate. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A home, food, and water three things will a seed need to germinate. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Sunlight, soil, and water three things will a seed need to germinate. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A home, food, and water are the three essential requirements for a seed to germinate. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Sunlight, soil, and water are the three essential requirements for a seed to germinate. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | During adult plant phase does a plant begin to flower. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | During new plant phase does a plant begin to flower. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A plant will start to produce flowers during adult plant stage of its life. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A plant will start to produce flowers during new plant stage of its life. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Alongside adult plant phase will a plant start to flower. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Alongside new plant phase will a plant start to flower. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedlings usually have lots of leaves like their parent trees? | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedlings usually have just a few leaves? | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Lots of leaves like their parent trees feature do seedlings have similar to their parents. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Just a few leaves feature do seedlings have similar to their parents. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedlings most often have lots of leaves like their parent trees? | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedlings most often have just a few leaves? | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer is a seed. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Small plant called a seedling is a seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer would one describe a seed. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Small plant called a seedling would one describe a seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer thing is a seed. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Small plant called a seedling thing is a seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Germinate can a seed do when it finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Reproduce can a seed do when it finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Germinate can a seed will at what point it finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Reproduce can a seed will at what point it finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | If a plant seed discovers the proper combination of water, sunlight, and soil germinate is it able to do. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | If a plant seed discovers the proper combination of water, sunlight, and soil reproduce is it able to do. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | At adult stage is a plant able to produce flowers. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | At young adult stage is a plant able to produce flowers. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | During adult part of a plant's life cycle is it capable of growing flowers. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | During young adult part of a plant's life cycle is it capable of growing flowers. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | At adult phase is a plant able to produce flowers. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | At young adult phase is a plant able to produce flowers. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | By wind, water or animals does a plant spread its seeds. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Spread roots into the soil does a plant spread its seeds. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | By wind, water or animals are seeds of a tree spread. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Spread roots into the soil are seeds of a tree spread. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | In by wind, water or animals way will a plant spread its seeds. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | In spread roots into the soil way will a plant spread its seeds. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedling is the small plant called as it starts growing from the seed. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Adult plant is the small plant called as it starts growing from the seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Seedling thing is the little plant named as it begins growing out of the seed. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | Adult plant thing is the little plant named as it begins growing out of the seed. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A tiny plant that begins growing after it emerges from a seed is known by seedling name. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Every plant, from the tallest tree to the smallest blade of grass, begins the same way--with a seed, an undeveloped plant inside a hard outer layer. Even that massive pine tree growing near the park began as a tiny seed. Seeds contain the beginning of new life for a plant. Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and they all grow into the parent plant that they came from. Many seeds begin in the flowers of plants. Seeds are covered by an outer layer called a seed coat, which protects the delicate seed from harm. The seeds are spread by wind, water or animals to new places. When the seed finds a place to land, it begins to grow. This begins the plant's life cycle. A life cycle is a series of stages a living thing goes through as it grows and changes over the course of its life. ::stage seedling:: Once the seed finds the right combination of soil, sunlight and water, it begins to germinate. When a seed germinates, it begins to grow and starts the process of making a new plant. ::stage seedling:: The new plant breaks out of the seed coat and starts to grow into a small plant called a seedling. The seedling also begins to spread roots into the soil. Seedlings are small and usually have just a few leaves. Seedlings use the sun's energy to make their own food, and they soak up water from rain and nutrients from the soil. Seedlings may not look much like their parent plant at this point and have yet to develop flowers or fruit. ::stage young adult plant:: As the plant continues to grow, it soon becomes a young adult plant. Young adult plants are thicker, taller and stronger than seedlings. They have more leaves and deeper roots. Young adult plants begin to look more like their parent plants, but they're still not old enough to have their own flowers, fruit or seeds. ::stage adult plant:: When the plant has grown to a mature size, it's called an adult plant and is ready to make its own seeds. Some plants have flowers that produce pollen. The pollen helps seeds grow. Some plants can produce seeds in cones, like pine trees, and others produce them in flowers and fruit, like apple trees. Once an adult plant has produced seeds, it will spread its seeds the same way its parent plant did--by wind, water or animals--and the cycle repeats itself. The length of the plant's life cycle depends on the kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as tomato plants, have short, quick life cycles. Other plants, like pine trees, have life cycles that last many years. | A tiny plant that begins growing after it emerges from a seed is known by adult plant name. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Nut protects the seeds of some species of tree such as acorn, pecan, and hickory. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Cone protects the seeds of some species of tree such as acorn, pecan, and hickory. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Nut protects the seeds of some species of tree such as acorn, pecan, and hickory. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Cone protects the seeds of some species of tree such as acorn, pecan, and hickory. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | The seeds of some tree species, like hickory or pecan, have a protective covering called nut. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | The seeds of some tree species, like hickory or pecan, have a protective covering called cone. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Root emerges downward from the seed coat of a germinating seed to find nutrients. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Leaf emerges downward from the seed coat of a germinating seed to find nutrients. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Root part of the plant exits the seed coat on the germinating seed to move down seeking nutrients. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Leaf part of the plant exits the seed coat on the germinating seed to move down seeking nutrients. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Root comes downward out of the seed coat of a germinating seed to find nutrients. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Leaf comes downward out of the seed coat of a germinating seed to find nutrients. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Light does a sprout coming from a seed seek. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water does a sprout coming from a seed seek. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Light is a sprout from a seed looking for. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water is a sprout from a seed looking for. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Light a seed sprouts, what will the sprout seek out. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water a seed sprouts, what will the sprout seek out. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Upper portion of the soil are the majority of a trees roots. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Deep in the soil are the majority of a trees roots. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | At upper portion of the soil location are the majority of the roots of a tree. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | At deep in the soil location are the majority of the roots of a tree. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Upper portion of the soil are the majority of a tree's roots found. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Deep in the soil are the majority of a tree's roots found. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Oxygen do tree roots need to breathe. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water do tree roots need to breathe. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Oxygen do trees get through their roots. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water do trees get through their roots. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Oxygen thing or things will tree roots need to breathe, exactly like people. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Water thing or things will tree roots need to breathe, exactly like people. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Mature does reproduction occur in the plant cycle. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Snag does reproduction occur in the plant cycle. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Mature stage of a plant's life cycle includes reproduction. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Snag stage of a plant's life cycle includes reproduction. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | At mature point will reproduction occur during the plant cycle. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | At snag point will reproduction occur during the plant cycle. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Decompose does a snag do that contributes to the life cycle. | entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Release offshoots does a snag do that contributes to the life cycle. | not_entailment | lookup |
::stage seed:: Think about which came first - the tree, or the seed? Regardless of what you believe, the more you learn about them, trees are simply amazing. Seeds come in a wide variety of shapes, weights, colors, and sizes, depending on the species. All seeds develop from male and female parts of the trees producing fruits but not all of them are easily recognizable or edible. Some seeds are contained in a protective nut like an acorn, pecan, or hickory. Other seeds are found in fleshy fruits, like the black cherry, mulberry, or persimmon. The fruit of a pine is a cone and the seed is winged and resembles a miniature helicopter when falling in the wind from an open pinecone. Wind, water, animals, and people disperse seeds to a wide range of landscapes including the forest floor, open fields, yards, rocky slopes, and roadsides. Anywhere the conditions are favorable for germination, seeds will sprout and grow. ::stage sprout:: An embryo is within each seed, but not all seeds will germinate. Favorable environmental conditions enable the embryo to grow, expand, and break through the seed coat using the stored food supply of the seed for the necessary energy to grow. The root grows downward to the soil to anchor the sprout and search for water and nutrients, while the sprout emerges from the ground seeking sunlight. Ideally, the sprout will find light and then the leaves, needles, or scales will develop further to allow the tree to make its own food through photosynthesis. ::stage seedling:: The sprout persistently grows and begins to develop woody characteristics. The soft green stem begins to harden, change color, and develop a thin protective bark. Leaves or needles develop and continue to search out light. The root grows and branches down and out resembling an upside down underground tree with a flattened top. The majority of the tree's roots are in the upper portions of soil to absorb available water and nutrients but also to breathe. Like us, tree roots need oxygen or they will die. The seedling must compete with other trees and plants for its share of nutrients, water, sunlight, and space. Other threats include fire, flood, drought, ice and snow, disease, insect attacks, and the threat of being consumed by animals. At this seedling stage, the tree is most susceptible to being killed. If it can survive these early years without harm, the seedling is well on its way to the next phase in the cycle. ::stage Sapling:: A sapling is a small tree usually between 1 and 4 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet. This is the standard height where a tree's diameter is measured - diameter at breast height (DBH). Typically, a sapling is the size of a tree that is growing in a commercial nursery for transplanting to your yard. In this juvenile state, the tree is not mature enough to reproduce. However, the sapling is growing rapidly. The sapling encounters similar types of competition and threats to that of a seedling. ::stage Mature:: With favorable conditions, a sapling will continue to develop into a mature tree. During this mature stage in the cycle, each tree will grow as much as its species and site conditions will permit. In addition, flowers develop, reproduction ensues, fruits form, and seed dispersal can now occur. The optimum time to harvest trees for forest products beneficial to people is during this stage in the lifecycle. In Texas, the majority of products are made from southern yellow pine (loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, and slash). Hardwoods such as ash, hickory, mesquite, pecan, and oak are also used but southern yellow pine is the main commercially grown species to meet public demand for wood products such as those listed below. A few of the products made from Texas trees include: paper, dimensional lumber, cabinets, molding, doors, pallets, boxes, crates, trusses, fireplace mantels, furniture, oriented strand board (OSB), flooring, crossties, joists, decking, log homes, posts, poles, cooking wood, fencing, fuel, interior finishing, pilings, bridges, animal bedding, mulch, heavy construction timbers, charcoal, shingles, and many more. If a tree is never harvested, over the course of time it continues to provide many other benefits, but eventually will begin to decline. ::stage Decline:: At this point, the tree's survival is determined more by external stresses rather than the tree's vigor. These stresses take a toll on the tree making it more susceptible to insects and diseases, and it eventually succumbs to a causal agent or the pressures of competition from other more vigorously growing plants adjacent to the tree. The end result is no surprise. ::stage Snag:: The life span of a tree is as wide-ranging as the number of tree varieties, yet death is inevitable. Usually it is a combination of factors that finally overcome a tree and cause it to die. Injury, drought stress, followed by disease, rot, root dieback, coupled with a lightning strike and insect infestation is just one of many scenarios. However, sometimes it can be just one factor serious enough to cause mortality. Yet, the cycle does not end here. A standing dead tree, also called a snag, still plays a vital role in the life cycle. Decomposition takes time. A snag slowly breaks down and returns nutrients to the soil as small limbs, bark, and branches fall to the ground. The snag also provides habitat, cover, and food for wildlife and insects. In turn, animals, insects, and fungi help break down the tree. Eventually, the snag will fall to the ground and gradually return nutrients to the soil where they are taken up again by other trees by providing for their growth. And, the cycle begins anew. | Decompose thing or things will a snag do that contributes to the cycle of life. | entailment | lookup |
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