DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

SEED PROPAGATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What name is given to the food stored within a seed?
A
Embryo
B
Seed coat
C
Cotyledon
D
Hilum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endosperm: The endosperm is where the nutrients are kept. It gives the seed nutrition in the form of starch, carbs, and proteins to help the embryo germinate. It can be found beneath the seed coat. Until germination, the seeds can be kept alive by consuming nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants producing seeds with two cotyledons are called dicots. The cotyledons contain stored fat that nourishes the embryo. While, plants having a single cotyledon in their seeds are called monocots.

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