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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Main Authors: Yung-I. Lee, Edward C. Yeung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-09-01
Series:Botanical Studies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-023-00400-0