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The seed coat is hard protective covering of the seed, developed from the ovule integuments. On maturity it becomes impervious to water hence does not allow water to come out or enter inside. Thus it protects the seed from injury and drying out.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause it protects the embryo and the food supply of the seed.
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A cotyledon is?
A part of a seed which is inside the seed coat is called cotyledon and it contains EMBRYO and the stored food
What is seed covering?
Aril .
The tough outer layer of a seed is called the?
the seed coat
What part of a bean seed is a protective coat?
aril is the answer to 49 down
Is the testa in plants the seed coat?
Yes, testa is a seed coat
What does the seed coat do?
The seed coat is important to the seed. The seed coat protects the seed from animals, wind, ice, rain and snow.
What flower part develops into the seed coat?
the seed coat or testa develops from the integument
What is coleorihza?
a part of the seed coat
What are the parts of mango seed?
the part of the mango seed are seed coat protect the the food.hilum ,radicle.
What part Carries and protects the seed?
A swelled ovary.
What are the main part of the seed?
The main parts of a seed are the seed coat, cotyledons, the embryo, and the Endosperm,stored food.
A cotyledon is?
A part of a seed which is inside the seed coat is called cotyledon and it contains EMBRYO and the stored food
From what flower part did the seed coat develop?
The seed coat of a plant seed develops from the tissue originally surrounding the ovule. This is called the integument and may have any number of layers depending on the plant.
Why does the seed a seed coat?
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
What is seed covering?
Aril .
The tough outer layer of a seed is called the?
the seed coat
Why does a seed need seed coat?
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
