Seeds are the building blocks of plant life. But how do they actually come about? Many people buy seeds in stores without realizing the remarkable processes that go into them. In this blog post, we'll take you step by step through the process of seed formation.
Seeds always develop from flowers. Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants and usually have male and female parts.
The process begins with pollination, where pollen from the stamen lands on the pistil. This can happen by wind, water, or animals like bees and butterflies.
After pollination, fertilization occurs. The pollen grows into a small tube that grows toward the egg cell in the ovary. Once the male and female parts fuse, a zygote is formed, the first step in seed formation.
The zygote develops into an embryo, the future plant. At the same time, other parts of the seed are forming:
During this phase, the seed stores nutrients and the seed coat hardens. The result is a fully developed seed ready to germinate.
Plants have developed clever ways to spread their seeds. This can be done in several ways:
This spread allows the plant to establish itself over a large area and find new growing places.
Seeds are crucial not only for plant reproduction, but also for humans and animals. They are a source of food, oil, medicinal substances, and raw materials. Think of grains, beans, sunflower seeds, or nuts.
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