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Anatomy of Seed:
• The seed consists of three components:
• embryo, endosperm (sometimes perisperm), and seed-coat.
• Both endosperm and embryo are the products of double
fertilization, whereas the seed-coat develops from the maternal,
ovular tissues.
• Seed:
• In botany, a seed is a plant embryo and food reserve enclosed in a
protective outer covering called a seed coat (testa).
Embryo:
3. Root development: The radicle (primary root) develops into the root
system, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.
Endosperm: