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A '''seed''' is the ripened [[ovule]] of a [[plant]]. A seed contains the [[embryo]] from which a new plant will grow under proper conditions. Seeds also usually contain a supply of stored food and is wrapped in the seed coat. Many seeds are edible, either whole or as the basis of [[beverage]]s.
 
A '''seed''' is the ripened [[ovule]] of a [[plant]]. A seed contains the [[embryo]] from which a new plant will grow under proper conditions. Seeds also usually contain a supply of stored food and is wrapped in the seed coat. Many seeds are edible, either whole or as the basis of [[beverage]]s.
   
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When [[Kira Nerys]] tried to retune [[Mullibok]] to leave [[Jerrado]] she proposed that he could take some seeds of his favorite [[root]]s with him and plant them on [[Bajor]]. ({{DS9|Progress}})
==Types of seed==
 
*[[Muskan seed punch|Muscan seeds]] are used in a type of [[Haliian]] punch. ([[TNG]]: "[[Aquiel]]")
 
*[[Rulot seed]]s, of [[Cardassian]] origin, are an important [[agriculture|agricultural]] product. ([[DS9]]: "[[The Homecoming]]")
 
*[[Mustard seed]]s, of [[Earth]] origin, are commonly used in the cooking of [[food]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Rajiin]]")
 
*[[coffee|Coffee seeds]] are used by [[human]]s, [[Klingon]]s and [[Vulcan]]s alike to produce a stimulating beverage.
 
*[[chocolate|Cocoa beans]] are seeds of the cacao tree used to make chocolate. Forms of chocolate are found on many different [[planet]]s (such as [[Risa]]), indicating that cocoa beans may not be native to Earth. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Mind's Eye]]")
 
*An unnamed seed from the [[Delta Quadrant|Delta]] [[Quadrant]] was used to make the [[even better than coffee substitute|"even better than coffee" substitute]] beverage. ([[VOY]]: "[[The Cloud]]")
 
   
==See also==
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== Types of seed ==
 
*[[Muskan seed punch|Muscan seeds]] are used in a type of [[Haliian]] punch. ({{TNG|Aquiel}})
 
*[[Rulot seed]]s, of [[Cardassian]] origin, are an important [[agriculture|agricultural]] product. ({{DS9|The Homecoming}})
 
*[[Mustard seed]]s, of [[Earth]] origin, are commonly used in the cooking of [[food]]. ({{ENT|Rajiin}})
 
*[[coffee|Coffee seeds]] are used by [[Human]]s, [[Klingon]]s and [[Vulcan]]s alike to produce a stimulating beverage.
 
*[[chocolate|Cocoa beans]] are seeds of the cacao tree used to make chocolate. Forms of chocolate are found on many different [[planet]]s (such as [[Risa]]), indicating that cocoa beans may not be native to Earth. ({{TNG|The Mind's Eye}})
 
*An unnamed seed from the [[Delta Quadrant]] was used to make the [[even better than coffee substitute|"even better than coffee" substitute]] beverage. ({{VOY|The Cloud}})
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== See also ==
 
*[[Bean]]s
 
*[[Bean]]s
   
==External links==
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== External link ==
*{{wikipedia}}
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* {{wikipedia}}
   
[[Category: Foods and beverages]]
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[[Category: Foods]]
[[Category: Biology]]
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[[Category: Sex and reproduction]]

Revision as of 21:23, 29 November 2010

A seed is the ripened ovule of a plant. A seed contains the embryo from which a new plant will grow under proper conditions. Seeds also usually contain a supply of stored food and is wrapped in the seed coat. Many seeds are edible, either whole or as the basis of beverages.

When Kira Nerys tried to retune Mullibok to leave Jerrado she proposed that he could take some seeds of his favorite roots with him and plant them on Bajor. (DS9: "Progress")

Types of seed

See also

External link