Question

Assume that the number of seeds a plant produces is proportional to its aboveground biomass. Find an equation that relates number of seeds and above ground biomass if a plant that weighs 225 g has 26 seeds. Use the variables s for number of seeds and w for weight in grams.

Answer 1

s= 0.1156 * w or

s= 0.115*(q+p) in terms of Top Biomass and Root Biomass

Step-by-step explanation:

Since s (number of seeds) is proportional to biomass (w), and above ground biomass also increases with total plant biomass.

s α w

s= 26

w= 225

k= constant

Thus s = k * w

s/w= k

26/225= k

0.1156= k

The equation showing the relationship between seeds and plant biomass is:

s= 0.1156 * w

Assume q= Top Biomass, and p= Root Biomass

w= q+p

Our equation now becomes

s= 0.115*(q+p)