Embryogenesis, is a scientific word from the old Greek word embryon that in turn is from en- + bryein meaning to swell, and from the old Greek word genesis meaning to create. So, embryogenesis literally means to create a swelling. That swelling in the plant pod contains the seeds that can become new plants. While the plant is seen dying on the outside, it is also growing new seeds on the inside. Seeds are more than a new baby plants, since seeds also contain a protective cover and all the food needed to start growth when the conditions are right. The seed is not only contains the new plant DNA, but all the ingredients needed to start it growing again. Incredible.