In angiosperms, the mature seed consists of embryo, endosperm, and a maternal plant-
derived seed coat (SC). The SC plays a role in seed filling, protects the embryo, mediates …

Seed development in angiosperms produces three genetically and developmentally distinct
sub-compartments: the embryo, endosperm, and seed coat. The maternally derived seed …

The origin of the agriculture was one of the turning points in human history, and a central
part of this was the evolution of new plant forms, domesticated crops. Seed dispersal and …

Total protein patterns were studied in the course of development of pea somatic embryos
using simple protocol of direct regeneration from shoot apical meristems on auxin …

The conventional understanding of the role of the seed coat is that it provides a protective
layer for the developing zygote. Recent data show that the picture is more nuanced. The …

Arabidopsis seed coat development using light and transmission electron microscopy
revealed major morphological changes associated with the transition of the integuments into …

In this paper, we present the morphological characteristics of the seed and
micromorphological, anatomical and chemical characteristics of the seed coat of pea (Pisum …

The existence of a semipermeable layer in grass seeds has been extensively reported, yet
knowledge of its influence on tests for seed viability and vigor that depend upon …

Abstract Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. cv Jack) seed development was separated into
nine defined stages (S1 to S9). Testa (seed coats) were removed from developing seeds at …

The mature seed coat structure in hard-seeded and soft-seeded varieties of Vicia sativa L.
was examined by scanning and transmission electron microscopy to investigate …