What is the function of the 'integument' in a Phanerogamic ovule?
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Correct answer: To form the protective seed coat after fertilization
The integument is the outer protective layer of the ovule. Following fertilization, it matures and hardens into the seed coat (testa), providing protection for the dormant embryo.
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