Distribution of nutrients by wheat seed part.
Seed part | Function | Ratio (%) | Nutrients |
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Seed coat | Protection of the seed | 8 | Dietary fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium |
Aleurone layer | Surrounds the entire endosperm except the part in contact with the scutellum | 7 | Niacin, Minerals (Especially phosphorus), Phytic acid |
Endosperm | Storage of seed material | 82 | Starch, Protein, Pantothenic acid, Riboflavin, Minerals |
Embryo | The state of being not yet divided into roots and stems | 1 | Fat, Lipids, Sugar |
Scutellum | The source of nutrition for the embryo, The passage connecting the embryo and the endosperm | 2 | Vitamin B (especially Thiamine), Phosphorus |
Source: Park et al. 2020, Wheat - Agricultural Technology Guide 044 (Revised Edition), p.31. (https://www.nongsaro.go.kr)