The seeds of corn are constructed with these structures; pericarp, scutellum ( single large cotyledon ) that absorbs nutrients from the endosperm, plumule, radicle, coleoptile and coleorhiza these last two structures are sheath-like and enclose the plumule and radicle, acting as a protective covering.
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For example, " A . desertorum " plants with greater root length, plumule length, seed length, and seed vigor have been found to germinate and tolerate salinity better during the seedling stage . " Agropyron desertorum " plants with these conditions can be selected for and grown within drier areas, to allow for better crop production of this crested wheatgrass.
