Corncockle seed, SEM

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Corncockle seed, SEM

Corncockle seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a seed from a corncockle flower (Agrostemma githago). A seed contains an embryo (a fertilised ovule from which a new plant can grow), and a supply of food. The food is used either while the embryo grows within the developing seed, or during germination. Seed shapes and surface textures vary widely, affecting how they are dispersed from their parent plant. Seed dispersal methods include being carried by the wind, or water or on animal coats, or being eaten and deposited in animal droppings. Corncockles are pink flowers native to European cornfields. Magnification: x580 when printed 10 centimetres wide

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a Corncockle seed, as seen through a scanning electron microscope. The false-colored image reveals the remarkable structure and nature of this reproductive part of a plant. Within each seed lies an embryo, representing the potential for new life to emerge and flourish. The seed also contains a vital supply of food, which serves two purposes: sustaining the growing embryo within the developing seed and providing nourishment during germination. As we observe this mesmerizing micrograph, we are reminded of the diverse shapes and surface textures that seeds possess. These variations greatly influence how they are dispersed from their parent plants into new environments. Seed dispersal methods encompass an array of fascinating mechanisms such as wind or water transportation, hitching rides on animal coats, or even being consumed by animals before being deposited in their droppings. Corncockles themselves are enchanting pink flowers native to European cornfields. With its vibrant colors and astonishing level of detail, this photograph invites us into the world of botany and horticulture. It highlights not only the biological wonders found within single seeds but also underscores their crucial role in sustaining plant life across vast corn fields. This stunning image is brought to you by Science Photo Library—an invaluable resource for exploring scientific marvels through visual artistry.

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