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.

s = 0.1156 * w or

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

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)