The Life History of the Onion (1943)

The Life History of the Onion (1943) poster

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:
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.