NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The outer covering of the seed is known as the seed coat. It develops from the integument of the ovule. The outer layer is called testa and the inner layer is called tegmen. The seed coat protects the seed and its other parts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The outer covering of a seed is called the seed coat. Seed coats help protect the embryo from injury and also from drying out. Seed coats can be thin and soft as in beans or thick and hard as in locust or coconut seeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Seed Coat is a dry blend of nutrients applied to seed at planting. It is an extremely fine powder that will coat even the smallest of seed. Seed Coat creates a rich environment directly around the seed for a good, healthy start. Seed Coat can also replace Talc and/or Graphite.

Detailed explanation-4: -Seed coat is the outermost covering of a seed. It helps in the protection of the seed from the physical stress such as shock, temperature variations or water damage. It also helps the seed to remain dormant within the seed coat and germinates when there are favourable conditions.