Sexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Endospermic seed
Monocots (monocotyledons) are plants in
which the seed has only one seed leaf
(cotyledon) e.g. cereals and grasses.
◦ Monocots rarely store food in the cotyledon.
◦ The growing embryo absorbs food stored in the
endosperm.
Advantages of dormancy:
◦ Plants avoid harsh winter conditions.
◦ It gives the embryo time to develop.
◦ It provides time for dispersal.
It may be necessary to break the dormancy of
some seeds before they are planted.