Plant seeds

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Plant seeds

Seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of seeds. A seed is the product of pollination and is the ripened ovule (egg) of a plant. It contains an embryo from which a new plant can grow, if the seed is in the right environment. It also contains a supply of food, which is used either while the embryo grows within the developing seed or during germination. Seeds are wrapped in a seed coat, which develops from tissues (integument) originally surrounding the unpollinated ovule

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Embryo False Colour Gymnosperm Integument Orange Part Parts Re Production Reproductive S Eed Seed Coat Structures Tissue False Coloured

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of plant seeds, captured through a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Seeds are the remarkable result of pollination, representing the ripened ovule or egg of a plant. Within their tiny structure lies an embryo capable of sprouting into new life, given the right environmental conditions. Additionally, seeds contain a vital supply of nourishment that sustains either the growing embryo or aids in germination. Wrapped within a protective seed coat, which originates from tissues surrounding the unpollinated ovule, these seeds exhibit nature's ingenious design. The vibrant orange hues highlight their botanical significance and emphasize their role in reproduction. Through this image, we gain insight into various aspects of seed biology - from its multiple parts and structures to its crucial function as a reproductive entity. False colouring enhances our understanding by revealing hidden details under scanning electron microscopy. Whether belonging to angiosperms or gymnosperms, each seed holds immense potential for growth and regeneration. This photograph not only celebrates the biological marvels found within plants but also serves as a reminder that life flourishes when provided with suitable conditions for development. Captured by Science Photo Library's expertise in scientific imagery, this print offers both aesthetic pleasure and educational value to those fascinated by botany and natural wonders alike.

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