Parts of seed during germination

Hypocotyl

part of the seedling's stem located below the cotyledons (the seed leaves) and above the radicle (the embryonic root).

Hypocotyl

they support the growing seedling and pull the cotyledons and growing point above the soil during germination

Radicle

the first part of a plant embryo to emerge from a seed during germination.

Radicle

anchors the new plant and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil

Testa

the protective outer layer of a seed

Testa

protects the plant's embryo from environmental threats like drying, temperature extremes, and physical damage, controls germination and regulates water uptake

Cotyledon

an embryonic leaf in the seed of a plant, also known as a "seed leaf"

Cotyledon

store and provide nutrients to the plant embryo during germination, and in many species, also perform photosynthesis to provide energy for the seedling

Epicotyl

the part of the main stem located above the point where the cotyledons (seed leaves) are attached.

Epicotyl

epicotyl functions include growing to push the shoot and delicate young leave above the soil during germination, protecting them as it grows