cotyledons

Seed and its structure

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Seed and its structure

Introduction of Seed The seed is a ripened ovule developed after fertilization. It consists of an embryo and reserve food surrounded by seed coat. The food may be stored in the cotyledons of embryo in non-endospermic or ex-albuminous seeds (e.g.pea, grams, bean) or in a special tissue of seed, called endosperm in endospermic or albuminous … Read more

Edible part of some common fruits and their types

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S.N Scientific name Common name Edible part Fruit type 1. Pisum sativum Garden pea Seeds Legume 2. Abelmoschus esculentus Lady’s finger Entire fruit Capsule 3. Anacardium occidentale Cashew nut Cotyledons and fleshy thalamus Nut 4. Litchi Litchi Aril Nut 5. Trapa Water chestnut Seeds Nut 6. Arachis hypogea Ground nut Seeds Lomentum 7. Mangifera indica … Read more