seed coat

Noun

Meaning

protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

testa episperm hull coat husk covering flesh kernel embryo nut legume albumen cotyledon aril endocarp
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Antonyms

center core central core

Hypernyms

reproductive structure

Examples

After 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

Close letter words and terms

seed catalogue seed cell seed change seed corn seed corn maggot seed cover