A nutritive tissue in seeds, especially in monocots, providing food to the developing embryo.

A class of water-soluble proteins; some plant seeds contain albumins that function as storage proteins.

Containing or resembling albumin; in seeds, refers to those that retain endosperm (albuminous seeds).

A type of parenchyma cell associated with sieve cells in gymnosperms, functioning similarly to companion cells in angiosperms.

Organic compounds containing hydroxyl groups; ethanol is produced in plants during fermentation.

A hormone in animals; not found in plants.

A steroid hormone; not applicable to plant biology.

Arising in an unusual position; often refers to roots or shoots growing from non-standard tissues.

A root that arises from non-root tissue, such as stems or leaves; common in many plant species.

A medical device for heart rhythm correction; unrelated to botany.