Tag: Cotyledons

In a study of developing *Arabidopsis* seeds, researchers found that while the testa accounts for most of the seed's starch, the embryo also accumulates and rapidly consumes starch during early development. So, is starch present in the embryo? The answer is a dynamic and time-sensitive "yes," serving a function more complex than initially thought.

Microgreens can contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their mature vegetable counterparts, but the question remains: are microgreens considered a vegetable? Yes, they are in fact very young seedlings of various vegetables and herbs, harvested at an early stage of growth. This unique growth phase and highly concentrated nutrient profile give them distinct characteristics that differentiate them from mature produce.