Seed
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A seed is the part of a seed plant which can grow into a new plant.
A seed is the part of a seed plant which can grow into a new plant. It is a reproductive structure which disperses and can survive for some time. A typical seed includes three basic parts: an embryo, a supply of nutrients for the embryo, and a seed coat.
Parts of a seed:
- Seed coat
- Hilum
- a scar marking the point of attachment to its seed vessel
- Micropyle
- Epicotyl
- Hypocotyl
- Radicle
- Cotyledon
- provides nourishment for the growing plant