What are simple fruits? Explain its different types.

1. Fruits which develop from one ovary of one flower are called as simple fruits. 

2. Types of simple fruits on the basis of their pericarp: 

a. Dry fruits: These fruits have thin pericarp. It is further divided into two types: 

1. Dehiscent dry fruits: Pericarp becomes dry, thin and fruit opens at maturity, e.g. Capsule (Lady’s finger) and legume (Pea) 

2. Indehiscent dry fruits: Fruit does not open. e.g. Achene (Mirabilis), Caryopsis (Maize) and Cypsela (Sunflower) 

b. Fleshy fruits: These fruits have thick pericarp. It is further divided into two types based on nature endocarp: 

1. Drupe: In these fruits, endocarp is hard and stony, e.g. Mango 

2. Berry: In these fruits, endocarp is fleshy and fruit is many seeded, e.g. Tomato