noun
- a protein substance found in plant seeds and grains, serving as a nutrient reserve
Usage: technical; botany
Examples
- The aleuron layer in wheat grains contains important proteins for germination.
- Aleuron is stored in the endosperm of seeds to nourish the developing plant.
- During milling, the aleuron-rich outer layers of grain are often removed.
- The presence of aleuron in legumes makes them nutritionally valuable.
- Botanists study aleuron distribution to understand seed development.