Explain the structure of monocotyledonous seed.
Based on the number of cotyledons present in the seed, all flowering plants are classified into monocots and dicots. Monocots have single cotyledon in their seeds. Grains, banana, palm, onions, and grass serve as the examples for monocots.
Seed coat : A monocotyledonous seed is the one which has a thick seed coat.Inside the seed coat is the endosperm and the embryo.
Endosperm: Endosperm is the nourishing tissue which provides food for the growing embryo. In monocots there is another single structure called as cotyledon.
Scutellum: In monocots, single cotyledon present is called as scutellum. Scutellum absorbs nourishment from the endosperm and transfers to the growing embryo.
Embryo: Embryo has two structures namely, radicle and plumule. Radicle, the future root is protected by a sheath called as coleorhiza. Plumule, the future shoot is protected by a sheath called as coleoptile.
