What are the parts of mango seed?

1. Seed coat:

> - Also known as the testa.

> - Outermost covering of the seed.

> - Hard and protective in nature.

2. Cotyledons:

> - Also known as "seed leaves" or "food storage leaves".

> - 2 in number in mango seed.

> - Thick and fleshy.

> - Store food reserves such as starch, proteins, and oils.

> - Nourish the developing embryo during early growth.

3. Embryo:

> - Smaller part of the seed.

> - Lies within the cotyledons.

> - Consists of the tiny plant with an embryonic root (radicle), stem (plumule), and one or more embryonic leaves (cotyledonary leaves).

> - Grows into a new plant under suitable conditions.

4. Hilum:

> - Small scar on the seed coat.

> - Marks the point where the seed was attached to the fruit (mango pulp).

5. Micropyle:

> - A tiny opening in the seed coat.

> - Facilitates water absorption during seed germination.