Explain how false, true and parthenocarpic fruits are different from each. Give one example of each.
Explain how false, true and parthenocarpic fruits are different from each. Give one example of each.
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(i) True fruit : It is the fruit which develops only from the ovary part of flower. e,g., maize, wheat.
(ii) False fruit : It is the fruit which develops from ovary but in addition, other parts of the flower-like thalamus, calyx or corolla also take part in fruit formation e.g., apple, strawberry.
(iii) Parthenocarpic fruits : These are the fruits which develop without the act of fertilization. e.g., Banana.
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