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Difference Between Perisperm and Pericarp The perisperm is the outer layer of mature seed. The pericarp or fruit is that which covers it. Most seed plants produce the pericarp as a fruit. That’s because the fruit’s function is to attract animals who eat it and disperse the seed. The pericarp is usually more or less…
Difference Between Coleoptile and Coleorhiza What is Coleoptile, and What is its Function? A coleoptile is the first part of a mature plant that emerges from the seed and becomes green before developing into the stem and leaves. The coleoptile is the first shoot of a grass seedling that develops into the leaves and stem….
Function of Micropyle in Seed Micropyle in Seed Micropyle is a pore found in all seed plant ovules, which permits the transfer of sperm from the pollen tube to the ovum. Micropyle is most common in monocotyledons (such as grasses), so it may originate from plants with a grass-like evolutionary history. A micropyle is a…
