Difference between Grain and Seeds
No. |
Grain |
Seeds |
1. | Grains are unable to develop in a new plant. | Seeds are able to develop in a new plant. |
2. | In grains, food part is fruit part. | In a seed, food part is endosperm. |
3. | This should not be viable one and mainly includes four components which are as follows:
Embryo, Endosperm, Seed coat, Bran. |
This should be viable one and seed mainly includes three components which are as follows:
Embryo, Endosperm, Seed coat. |
4. | Grains cannot be converted into seeds. | Seeds can be converted into grains (when poisonous chemicals are absent) |
5. | Grain production do not include such conditions. | Seeds should be certified. |
6. | In grains, seeds or fruits mainly takes place in grasses. | In a seed, sexual reproduction produces an embryonic plant. |
7. | Fungicides and pesticides cannot be used on grains. | Fungicides and pesticides can be used on the seeds. |
8. | Examples of grain includes wheat, corn, rice and oats. | Examples of seed includes sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. |