Endosperm
noun
The part of a seed that feeds the growing plant.
The endosperm supports the embryo, providing nutrition in the form of stored food.
Often appears as...
- endosperm development
- endosperm nucleus
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The part of a seed that feeds the growing plant.
The endosperm supports the embryo, providing nutrition in the form of stored food.
Often appears as...
- endosperm development
- endosperm nucleus
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Botany Context
Endosperm is mostly used inbotany or agriculture discussions about plants and seeds.
Researchers study endosperm to improve grain yields.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Consumption
Unlike the fruit, the endosperm is usually not meant to be eaten, but to feed the plant itself.
The endosperm provides vital nutrients to the sprouting seed.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Word
Endosperm is a technical term, not used in everyday conversation but in scientific contexts.
The scientist explained the role of the endosperm in seed germination.
Pro Tip 1/3Botany Context
Endosperm is mostly used inbotany or agriculture discussions about plants and seeds.
Researchers study endosperm to improve grain yields.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Consumption
Unlike the fruit, the endosperm is usually not meant to be eaten, but to feed the plant itself.
The endosperm provides vital nutrients to the sprouting seed.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Word
Endosperm is a technical term, not used in everyday conversation but in scientific contexts.
The scientist explained the role of the endosperm in seed germination.
Pro Tip 1/3Botany Context
Endosperm is mostly used inbotany or agriculture discussions about plants and seeds.
Researchers study endosperm to improve grain yields.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Consumption
Unlike the fruit, the endosperm is usually not meant to be eaten, but to feed the plant itself.
The endosperm provides vital nutrients to the sprouting seed.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Word
Endosperm is a technical term, not used in everyday conversation but in scientific contexts.
The scientist explained the role of the endosperm in seed germination.
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