EnvThes
seed
deprecated concept
[controlled by ] U Grandin, 2013-08-22
US LTER controlled vocabulary
[Henderson's] n. (1) reproductive unit formed from a fertilized ovule, and consisting of an embryo, food store and protective coat. Produced by gymnosperms and angio­sperms; (2) semen q.v.; (3) v. to introduce microorganisms into a culture medium.