Is Starch Present in the Embryo? Understanding Seed Nutrition
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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.
