- primary endosperm nucleus
- noun
: the nucleus formed by the fusion of two polar nuclei in the embryo sac of a seed plant prior to fertilization — called also secondary nucleus; compare endosperm nucleus
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
primary endosperm nucleus
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Endosperm — is the tissue produced in the seeds of most flowering plants around the time of fertilization. It surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition in the form of starch, though it can also contain oils and protein. This makes endosperm an important… … Wikipedia
polar nucleus — noun : either of two nuclei that fuse in the center of the embryo sac of a seed plant to form the primary endosperm nucleus * * * Bot. either of two female haploid nuclei, in the embryo sac of flowers, that fuse to produce a diploid nucleus,… … Useful english dictionary
fusion nucleus — noun 1. a. : primary endosperm nucleus b. : the triploid nucleus resulting from double fertilization that produces the endosperm nuclei in seed plants 2. a. : synkaryon … Useful english dictionary
secondary nucleus — noun : primary endosperm nucleus … Useful english dictionary
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doublefertilization — double fertilization n. The union in flowering plants of two sperm nuclei. One sperm nucleus unites with the egg to form the diploid zygote, from which the embryo develops, and the other unites with two polar nuclei to form the triploid, primary… … Universalium
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