Term
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Definition
Propagation of the plant
Nutrient storage
Protection |
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Term
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Definition
Plumule (Top; shoot comes out)
Epicotyl (area above P.o.A)
Point of attachment (Where cotyledon attaches)
Hypocotyl (area below P.o.A)
Radicle (bottom; Root tissue formation) |
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Term
| Area of nutrient storage in grasses: |
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Definition
| Endosperm (Cotyledon aborbs energy) |
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Term
| Area of nutrient storage in beans: |
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Definition
| Cotyledon (Endosperm absorbs energy) |
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Term
| Types of energy stored in seeds: |
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Definition
-Carbs (breakdown of molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen)
-Proteins (Nitrogen rich; amino acids)
-Cofactors (vitamins)
-Lipids (oils in the form called triglycerides [fats]) |
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Term
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Definition
Protein
(High lipid/protein, low carb=oilseeds)(peanut)
(High protein/carb, low lipid=pulse crops) |
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Term
| Two layers of protection in seed: |
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Definition
-Ovary tissue (pericarp) (shell of peanut)
-Ovule wall (seed coat) (skin of peanut) |
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