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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Maize seed and gram seed
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis of Difference | Maize seed | Gram seed |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Monocotyledonous and endospermic | Dicotyledonous and non-endospermic at maturity |
| Food storage | Mainly in the endosperm | Mainly in the two cotyledons |
| Seed coat | Fused with the fruit wall (pericarp) | Separate from the fruit wall |
| Embryo | One cotyledon, called the scutellum | Two cotyledons |
| Protective sheaths | Plumule and radicle are enclosed by coleoptile and coleorhiza | Plumule and radicle lack these sheaths |
| Fruit | A one-seeded caryopsis | A seed in a legume (pod) |
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