The Seed Coat’s Impact on Crop Performance in Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Seed development in angiosperms produces three genetically and developmentally distinct sub-compartments: the embryo, endosperm, and seed coat.The maternally derived seed coat protects the embryo and interacts closely with the external environment especially during germination and seedling establishment.Seed coat is a key contributor to seed compos