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The Foundation of Plant Life:SEEDS

INTRODUCTION   The reproductive units of plants are known as seeds which play an essential role in the life cycle of flowering plants,trees and other types of vegetation. The embryo of the new plant is contained in a protective outer covering which we call as seed along with food supply. Seeds are considered as a vital part of plant biology because of the significance it holds in different fields like botany,agriculture,ecology and human society. They are considered to be essential for various reasons which are as follows: >   The primary means of reproduction for many of the plant species are seeds. >   They are an important source of food for human beings and animals as they provide essential nutrients and energy. >   They play an important role in balancing the ecosystem as they allow the plants to colonize new areas and help them in adapting with changed environments. The diversity among the plant species is determined by the seed...