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How much moisture is present in a mature seed?


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The moisture content in a mature seed:

  1. A mature seed consists of an embryo and a seed coat.
  2. The water content in a seed decreases as the seeds mature.
  3. Generally, there are two forms of mature seeds. One is the monocotyledonous seed and another is the dicotyledonous seed.
  4. About 10-15% moisture is present in a mature seed by mass.

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