Coleoptile

Coleoptile

Definition: Coleoptile

Coleoptile: Coleoptile /k?li?ptail/ noun a sheath which protects the stem tip (plumule) of a germinating grass seed as it grows to the surface. Understanding coleoptile development aids in seedling establishment and crop growth.

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