Noun
protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants
Source: WordNetAfter initial experiments with pea plants, Mendel settled on studying seven traits that seemed to inherit independently of other traits: seed shape, flower color, seed coat tint, pod shape, unripe pod color, flower location, and plant height. Source: Internet
A seed coat with the consistency of cork is referred to as suberose. Source: Internet
In contrast, the morphologically similar seeds of Liliales have no phytomelan, and usually retain a cellular structure in the inner portion of the seed coat. Source: Internet
A. Seed Coat B. Cotyledon C. Hilum D. Plumule E. Radicle F. Endosperm Embryo In endospermic seeds, there are two distinct regions inside the seed coat, an upper and larger endosperm and a lower smaller embryo. Source: Internet
Depending on its development, the seed coat is either bitegmic or unitegmic. Source: Internet
In bitegmic ovules (e.g. Gossypium described here) both inner and outer integuments contribute to the seed coat formation. Source: Internet