Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. The integument of Cycas ovule is hard on account of

COMEDKCOMEDK 2005Plant Kingdom

Solution:

Integument of Cycas is divisible into three layers - outer fleshy layer (sarcotesta), middle stony layer (sclerotesta) and inner fleshy layer (endotesta). Sclerotesta provides hardness to the seed coat.