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explain the formation of endosperm in angiosperm |
Answer» ENDOSPERM DEVELOPMENT IN ANGIOSPERMS Endospermdevelops from the triploidprimary endospermic nucleus(PEN). ThePENdivides and redivides bymitosisto form a tissue calledendosperm. Endosperm grows faster than the embryo and gets surrounded around the embryo. In some plants, endosperm is completed utilized by the developing embryo and as a result there is no endosperm in the mature seeds. This type of seed without endosperm is called nonendospermic (exalbuminous). Example:Ground nut, Pea. In some plants, endosperm is partially utilized by the developing embryo and as a result there is endosperm in the mature seeds. This type of seed with endosperm is calledendospermic (albuminous). Example:Maize, Castor |
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