PUSAT TUISYEN SKORMINDA 2013

Seeds Structure
A very simple structure of seeds

Definition of
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Plumule: Will grow into shoot

Hypocotyl: Below the Seed leaf
Radicle: will grow into root
Cotyledon : Place the seed stores food for embryo
Hilum: Region where seed was attached to the wall of the fruit
Micropyle: Small hole through which water and air enter as the seed germinates
Embryo: Consist of Plumule and Radicle

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