Mature Seeds typically have a dark coloration and are hard tend to be the most mature and have the greatest chance at germination.

Seed Anatomy

Seed Coat- protective outer covering

Cotyledon- seed leaves, the first ones to appear once the seed emmerges

Hypocotyl- area of the stem above the roots/soil line and the cotyledon leaves

Radicle- initial root the is produced from the seed

Proper Seed Storage
Humidity: under 10%
Temperature: 40F to 0F(4C to -20C)
Light: Minimal to None

Link to Lecture Slides: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ecKGinHHIvi-78LMzQg6KQLQOGeNXdQs

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