In this article we will discuss about the classification of fruits:- 1. Simple Fruits 2. Aggregate Fruits 3. Multiple Fruits. Group # 1. Simple Fruits: Simple fruits may be dry or fleshy, according to the nature of the pericarp. Some dry fruits burst automatically to liberate the seeds. They are called dehiscent; others which do not dehisce are indehiscent fruits. [...]
The following points highlight the four important fruits cultivated in India. The fruits are: 1. Mango 2. Banana 3. Cashew Nut 4. Sugar Cane. Fruit # 1. Mango (Mangifera Indica Linn): Mango is a large or medium sized evergreen tree with thick rough or nearly rough bark. Leaves are simple, alternate coriaceous, oblong-lanceolate or oblong, entire, acute or acuminate, narrowed [...]
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. [...]