eiemulgoittaminen
Eiemulgoittaminen, a Finnish term, translates to "emulsifying the seed" and refers to a biological process occurring in certain plants. Specifically, it describes the ability of some seeds to produce their own emulsifying agents. These agents, often complex proteins or lipids, facilitate the breakdown and absorption of stored nutrients within the seed during germination. This process is crucial for providing the developing embryo with readily available energy and building blocks necessary for its initial growth.
The mechanism of eiemulgoittaminen involves the release of these emulsifying agents from specialized storage tissues within