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 Differences between Zea mays and Vigna radiata:

Zea mays Vigna radiata

Zea mays is a monocotyledon seed plant Vigna radiata is a dicotyledon seed plant
type type.
The embryo has only one cotyledon and The embryo contains two cotyledons have
contains a large endosperm in the seed a small endosperm.

The seed germination for this seed is The seed germination for this seed is
hypogeal meaning the cotyledon will epigeal meaning the cotyledons will come
remain in the soil after germinate out of the soil after it germinates.

The endosperm is covered in aleurone Does not have aleurone layer.


layer.

Have coleoptile and coleorhiza which is the The coleoptile and coleorhiza are absent.
sheath for plumule and the radicle.

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