What is a non-albuminous seed?

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(C) Non-albuminous seeds are those in which the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo before the seed matures. These seeds are als

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(C) Non-albuminous seeds are those in which the endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo before the seed matures. These seeds are also known as ex-albuminous seeds. Examples include pea,groundnut,and beans. In contrast,albuminous seeds retain a part of the endosperm in the mature seed (e.g.,wheat,maize,castor).

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