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Plumule

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noun

(1) (botany) The bud of a young plant; the portion of the plant embryo giving rise to the first true leaves, especially above the cotyledons.

(2) (zoology) A down feather.


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Word origin: From Latin plumula, diminutive of pluma "feather".

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Compare: radicle


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develpoment

... this development occurs prior to seed dispersal: the embryonic root, or radicle, usually grows toward the micropyle; the embryonic bud, called plumule, or epicotyl, is at the end of the embryo opposite to the radicle; the embryonic stem, or hypocotyl, connects the radicle with the seed leaves, ...

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by daniel.kurz
Sat May 27, 2006 1:37 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: develpoment
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Marrowfat Peas

... the peas twice a day (morning and evening), I'd advise you to bring them home. Write down any changes to the peas. Note when the radical and plumule first appear, as well as any secondary roots. 5. After a set amount of time organise your findings and try and decide what's relevant to the ...

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by Avoque
Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:44 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Marrowfat Peas
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your answers

... hilum, and micropyle were visible. When the testa was removed, and the cotyledons separated, the seed revealed the hypocotyl and two folded plumule leaves which were easily separated with a probe. The seeds were tested for starch, simple sugars, fats, and protein by means of IKI, (iodine ...

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by DARKHEDGE
Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:10 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Marrowfat Peas
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Views: 19024

seeds, fertilization in flowering plants..

I believe that the answer would be a) seed coat, plumule, cotyledon Check this diagram http://theseedsite.co.uk/seedparts.html

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by vhedican
Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:32 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: seeds, fertilization in flowering plants..
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seeds, fertilization in flowering plants..

... in the ovule i the anther none of the above i think it is in the stigma where the pollen is deposit not sure.. seeds consist of a: a) seed coat, plumule, cotyledon b) hypocotyl, epicotyl, cotyledon c) radicle, plumule, hypocotyl d) epicotyl, coleoptile, prop roots e) seed coat, true leaves, cotyledon ...

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by isabell
Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:51 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: seeds, fertilization in flowering plants..
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Views: 952
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