The Life History of the Onion (1943)
The film shows speeded-up germination of the seed to form roots and shoot, at whose base the leaves later form a bulb. The flower produces pollen grains (shown much magnified), which are transferred by insects to the stigmas for fertilization of seeds inside the ovary.
Director: Mary Field
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 25, 1943
Cinematography: F. Percy Smith
Production: British Council, Gaumont-British Instructional
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mary Field
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Life History of the Onion about?
- The film shows speeded-up germination of the seed to form roots and shoot, at whose base the leaves later form a bulb. The flower produces pollen grains (shown much magnified), which are transferred by insects to the stigmas for fertilization of seeds inside the ovary.
- Who directed The Life History of the Onion?
- The Life History of the Onion was directed by Mary Field.
- How long is The Life History of the Onion?
- The Life History of the Onion has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Life History of the Onion?
- The Life History of the Onion is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Life History of the Onion produced?
- The Life History of the Onion was produced in United Kingdom.