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The seed coat or testa is a protective covering that forms around the fertilized ovule.
The coating is normally hard and water resistant and provides protection from dessication (drying out). Additionally the seed coat also allows the seed to be eaten by certain animals and birds which then pass the seed undigested through their digestive tracts and facilitate dispersal of the seeds. The seed coat is formed in the ovary shortly after fertilization from the integument.
Once the correct conditions have been met for germination the seed coat will start to absorb water, soften and eventually split as the embryo inside starts to absorb water, swell and germinate.
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What is seed covering?
Aril .
The tough outer layer of a seed is called the?
the seed coat
Is the testa in plants the seed coat?
Yes, testa is a seed coat
Describe the role in the germination process of the seed coat?
The seed coat contains and protects the embryo and endosperm until the seed has imbibed enough water to swell the seed and break the seed coat, allowing the embryo to start lengthening.
What is the function of a seed coat and the cotyledons?
The cotyledons provides a source of food to the seed and seedling that is germinating, while the seed coat protects it.
Why does the seed a seed coat?
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
What is seed covering?
Aril .
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.
Why does a seed need seed coat?
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
The tough outer layer of a seed is called the?
the seed coat
Why does the seed needs a seed coat?
if there is no seed coat the see won't grow
Is the testa in plants the seed coat?
Yes, testa is a seed coat
What is a seed coat of a seed?
seed made of tree
What does seed coat do?
The seed coat in a plant helps protect the embryo from damage and predators.
How does the seed coat help the seed?
i protects it
Describe the role in the germination process of the seed coat?
The seed coat contains and protects the embryo and endosperm until the seed has imbibed enough water to swell the seed and break the seed coat, allowing the embryo to start lengthening.
What flower part develops into the seed coat?
the seed coat or testa develops from the integument
