Why is maize grain usually called as a fruit and not a seed ?
Why is maize grain usually called as a fruit and not a seed ?
$\rightarrow$ Maize grain/seed is a fruit as it is mature that has mature ovule e.g. one seed bearing. This fruit is called Caryopsis in which Pericarp is attached with seed coat. Maize grain is attached with peduncle.
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The ....... is a scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds were attached to the fruit.
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After fertilization, ovary transform into......
After fertilization, ovary transform into......
Definitions / Explanation : Bulb
Definitions / Explanation : Bulb
Identify the correct features of Mango and Coconut fruits.
($i$) In both fruit is a drupe
($ii$) Endocarp is edible in both
($iii$) Mesocarp in Coconut is fibrous, and in Mango it is fleshy
($iv$) In both, fruit develops from monocarpellary ovary
Select the correct option from below
Identify the correct features of Mango and Coconut fruits.
($i$) In both fruit is a drupe
($ii$) Endocarp is edible in both
($iii$) Mesocarp in Coconut is fibrous, and in Mango it is fleshy
($iv$) In both, fruit develops from monocarpellary ovary
Select the correct option from below
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Definitions / Explanation :
$(i)$ Placentation
$(ii)$ Fruit
Definitions / Explanation :
$(i)$ Placentation
$(ii)$ Fruit