GO:0048316 / Biological Process

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May 27, 2024, 8:45 p.m.

GO:0048316

seed development

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the seed over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A seed is a propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves.