FRUITS Flashcards
The ripened ovary of the flower
The Fruit
The fruit wall
Pericarp
Protects the seeds, aid in their dissemination, and may be a factor in timing their germination
The Fruit
Layers of Pericarp
Exocarp
Mesocarp
Endocarp
The outermost layer
Exocarp
Fleshy Middle Layer
Mesocarp
Innermost layer which usually surrounds the seed
Endocarp
Types of Fruit Based on the origin:
Normal
Parthenocarpic
Fruit that develops after fertilization
Normal
Fruit that develops without fertilization
Parthenocarpic
Types of fruit based on the number of ovaries involved in its formation:
Simple
Compound
Develops from 1 ovary
Simple Fruit
Develops from several ovaries
Compound Fruit
Types of Compound Fruits
Aggregate
Multiple(Collective)
Develops from the several ovaries of a single flower
Aggregate
Examples of Aggregate
Atis and Guyabano
Develops from several ovaries of a compact inflorescence
Multiple(Collective)
Examples of Multiple(Collective)
Langka
Durian
Rimas
Pineapple
It is considered as a dry fruit.
It is botanically classified as a fruit because it has structures that contain seeds.
It is a rich source of folic acid and fiber, as well as vitamins A, C, and K.
Green Beans
Types of Fruits based on consistency
Pericarp Dry and Dehiscent
Pericarp Dry and Indehiscent
Pericarp Fleshy
Types of Pericarp Dry and Dehiscent
Legume or Pod
Follicle
Capsule
Silique