With the embryo development, most of the endosperm degenerated, and the cells near chalaza entered the chalaza, digested it and further nourished the embryo.
合点端的胚乳细胞则侵入合点珠心组织，为胚进一步发育提供营养。
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When ovule orientation is orthotropous the chalaza corresponds to the point where the funicle is attached but in anatropous and campylotropous ovules the chalaza is some distance from the funicle .