The following points highlight the three main types of fruits. The types are: 1. Simple Fruits 2. Aggregate Fruits 3. Multiple Fruits. Fruit of a Plant: Type # 1. Simple Fruits: These may be dry, which may again be indehiscent, dehiscent or schizocarpic; or fleshy which are generally indehiscent. (A) Dry Simple Fruits: (a) Dry and Indehiscent Simple Fruits (Fig. [...]
Let us learn about Diversity in Fruits. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Development of the Fruit 2. Fruit Ripening 3. Parthenocarpy of Fruit 4. Functions of Fruits. Development of the Fruit: With the result of fertilization the embryo develops and a series of other changes takes place in the ovule and as a result the seed [...]
The following points highlight the three major types of fruits. The types are: 1. Simple Fruits 2. Aggregate Fruits 3. Composite Fruits. Fruit: Type # 1. Simple Fruits: When the ovary of a flower with or without other accessory floral parts converts into a single fruit, the fruit is said to be a simple fruit. It may be dry or [...]