Question

Give the characteristic features of the endosperm of coconut.

Answer 1

1. The endosperm of coconut is partly liquid and partly solid.
2. The liquid endosperm (commonly called coconut water) contains free nuclei and cytoplasmic substances.
3. The solid endosperm (the white kernel) is formed by cell wall formation around the free nuclei.
4. It serves as a nutrient reserve tissue for the developing embryo, rich in proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.