What is the endosperm? From which cell of the female gametophyte is it derived? Compare the storage site of endosperm in monocot and dicot seeds.
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The endosperm is a nutritive tissue that provides nourishment to the developing embryo in seed plants. It is formed during the process of double fertilization. Show more…
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