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What causes the seed coat to crack open allowing a new plant to grow?
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∙ 9y ago
water pressure inside the seed coat
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∙ 9y ago
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Why do seeds have an outer coat?
Plants have an outer coat to protect the plant inside and keep it moist?
What is the scientific name for the Joseph's coat fountain plant?
Phulpatta
What is the seed coat function in terrestrial plant?
nourishes the embryo Seed coat protects the embryo from unfabourable conditions of growth
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 are the anatomy of plant?
An embryo, a cotyledon, and a seed coat are the basic parts of a plant. Dicots have two cotyledons, monocots have one.
What happens when a seed receives water?
As the water penetrates the seed, it causes the contained material to swell [bloat] and the seed coat to split, allowing the seed to germinate and grow.
What is the adaptive advantage to water uptake causing a seed coat to crack?
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What is the plant shown on the coat of arms of Australia?
The plant on the Australian Coat-of-Arms is the Golden Wattle. it is the national floral emblem of Australia.
Does Shotcrete crack?
Yes it will crack. I think any and all concrete will crack. Maybe not enough to leak water but hairline cracks. Coat your pool with good waterproof sealant if leaks start.
What does seed coat do?
The seed coat in a plant helps protect the embryo from damage and predators.
Why do some seeds have bristles and stickers?
The stickers on a seed allow it to attach to the coat of an animal or even human where it can then be taken a farther distance then if just dropped by the plant allowing a greater area diversity and survival rate.
Why do seeds have an outer coat?
Plants have an outer coat to protect the plant inside and keep it moist?
What is an undeveloped plant with food inside a protective coat is an?
It is a seed having an embryo (which will ultimately develop in to a plant), the cotyledone(s), endosperm and protective seed coat)
A new plant protected by a seed coat?
a embryo.
What protects the structure of a seed in a plant?
Seed coat :)
Does hydrogen peroxide soften the seed coat allowing the seed to germinate quicker?
yes it does
What is an undeveloped plant with stored food inside protective coat?
It is a seed having an embryo (which will ultimately develop in to a plant), the cotyledone(s), endosperm and protective seed coat)
