PLANT ZYGOTE
\plˈant zˈa͡ɪɡə͡ʊt], \plˈant zˈaɪɡəʊt], \p_l_ˈa_n_t z_ˈaɪ_ɡ_əʊ_t]\
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The encapsulated embryos of flowering plants. They are used as is or for animal feed because of the high content of concentrated nutrients like starches, proteins, and fats. Rapeseed, cottonseed, and sunflower seed are also produced for the oils (fats) they yield.
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