Seeds are the dispersal and propagation units of most plants. There are three basic parts of a seed in the angiosperms: (a) an embryo, (b) a food storage or nutritive tissue, and (c) seed covering. Seed anatomy is specifically designed as a self-contained unit which, under the right conditions, will become a living plant. Anatomy …Read More about Anatomy of a Seed
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