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Dormancy

Anther, Ovary, Style

Embryo, Endosperm, Seed Coat

Dormancy
Dormancy is the state of reduced cellular activity the seed enters after it is formed. The dormancy state allows a seed to survive long periods of time during adverse conditions.

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