Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
Non- albuminous seed is produced in
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Endosperm, a product of double fertilisation in angiosperms is absent in the seeds of
ACoconut
BOrchids
Correct Answer
CMaize
DCastor
Solution
Orchid seed is a non-endospermic seed, i.e., endosperm is absent in it. Endosperm is a nourishing tissue present in the seed which nourishes the developingembryo. In orchid seed endosperm is absent because it is used up during the time ofseed development. Nourishment for germinating seed is provided by the food material present in cotyledons.
Rest of the options are examples of endospermic seeds.
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Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because
Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because
Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
Endosperm, a product of double fertilisation in angiosperms is absent in the seeds of
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