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Difference between Monocotyledonous and Dicotyledonous Seed

Difference between Monocotyledonous and Dicotyledonous seed
Sr. NoMonocotyledonous SeedsDicotyledonous Seeds
1Only single cotyledon is present with embryo.Two cotyledons are present with embryo.
2Generally cotyledon is thin or papery.Cotyledons are thick.
3Generally seeds are endospermic.Generally seeds are non-endospermic, sometimes may be endospermic.
4Cotyledon is also called scutellum.Do not call another name.

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Cymose or Definite Inflorescence

In this type of inflorescence, the main axis peduncle terminates in a flower. In it the older flowers are present at upper side and young buds are arranged towards the base. This arrangement is called basipetal succession of the flowers are borne in a basipetal order. It is of following types -

  • Uniparous cyme/Monochasial cyme - The peduncle ending in a flower producing one lateral branch at a time ending in a flower. It is two types-
  • Helicoid cyme - When all l…

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Types of Seed Germination

Germination of seed: The process by which the dormant embryo wakes up (becomes active) and begins to grow is known as germination of seed. The embryo of seed grows in to a sporophyte plant. The radicle produces primary root. The plumule develops short and later on cotyledons degenerates. Germination is basically of two types, depending upon behaviour of cotyledons but viviparous germination is also found.

Epigeal germination: In this germination, the cotyledo…

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