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seed coat [′sēd ‚kōt] (botany) The envelope which encloses the seed except for a tiny pore, the micropyle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It sounds like you are doing the right thing by keeping the seeds moist so the seed coats can eventually absorb enough water to soften. Food and Drug Administration recommends chemical disinfection of raw sprout seeds to reduce enteric pathogens contaminating the seed coats. |
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