synthetic seed

Synthetic seeds are artificially created structures that function like natural seeds, containing the embryo of a plant. They are produced using tissue culture techniques where plant cells are encouraged to form a miniature, seed-like unit, often encased in a protective coating. These synthetic seeds can be handled, stored, and planted just like natural seeds, enabling easier propagation of plants, especially those that are difficult to grow from traditional seeds. They are used in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation to efficiently produce large numbers of uniform, disease-free plants.