The orchid seed coat: a developmental and functional perspective
Abstract Orchid seeds are 'dust-like.' The seed coat is usually thin, with only one to a few cell layers. It originates from the integuments formed during ovule development. In orchids, the outer integument is primarily responsible for forming a mature seed coat. The inner integument usual...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-09-01
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Series: | Botanical Studies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-023-00400-0 |