Is a seed a grain? The definitive botanical difference
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By one widely circulated agricultural axiom, 'many grains are seeds, but not all seeds are grains'. A deep dive into botany reveals that while the terms are often used interchangeably in everyday language, there is a fundamental difference: all grains are botanically classified as a type of fruit, while a seed is the actual reproductive unit housed inside. This distinction is key to understanding plant biology and its application in food production.
