| Term Name: | seed development |
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| Definition: | 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. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0048316] QuickGO AmiGO |