Question

The types of sclereids present in the seed coat of the pulses, known as

• A. Macrosclereids.
• B. Astrosclereids.
• C. Both of the above.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Macrosclereids.

Seed coats develop from one integument or both integuments and before fertilization the seed coat consists of simple, thin walled parenchymatous cells. As the cells become more complex, the integument matures into a seed coat. The seed coat of pulses has a thick coat of cuticle making it impervious to water and gases. The cuticle, which is packed with palisade like cells are known as macrosclereids.