Term Name: seed development
Synonyms:
Definition: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the seed over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A seed is a propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0048316]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: fruit development
has parts: acquisition of seed longevity embryo development ending in seed dormancy endosperm development mucilage extrusion from seed coat seed coat development seed growth seed maturation seed morphogenesis seed oilbody biogenesis seed trichome differentiation
is a type of: post-embryonic development reproductive structure development
regulated by: regulation of seed development