seed germ
Term · Agriculture and food · MLC-T-AGR-005708
The embryo or the sprouting portion of the seed which is rich in fats and other nutrients and is separated from the endosperm during the milling process. Many seed germs are used as livestock feed or as a human nutritional supplement.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AGR-005708 |
|---|---|
| Field | Agriculture and food |
| Subject | Plant Production, Gardening |
| References | NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary |
| See also | seed products; whole grain foods; embryo (plant); corn germ; wheat germ |
| Translations | Spanish: germen de la semilla |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-AGR-005708",
"term": "seed germ",
"field": "Agriculture and food",
"definition": "The embryo or the sprouting portion of the seed which is rich in fats and other nutrients and is separated from the endosperm during the milling process. Many seed germs are used as livestock feed or as a human nutritional supplement.",
"subject": "Plant Production, Gardening",
"see_also": [
"seed products",
"whole grain foods",
"embryo (plant)",
"corn germ",
"wheat germ"
],
"references": [
"NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
],
"translations": {
"es": "germen de la semilla"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/seed-germ/"
}
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