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adaptive features of mango tree

Answer 1

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• MANGO • (Mangifera indica)

As we know, Mango tree come under the category of large tree. It's life span is almost 300 years. Therefore it shows many adaptations to survive for a long time.

Adaption in Root -

These trees have a long root (tap root) which help it to stand for a long time. The length of root may be upto 6-7 feets. It's long root also makes it survive in dry seasons which are usually of 7-8 months.

Adaptation in Leaf -

Their leaves are found more in number in alternating way which provides more exposure to light hence they get more light energy. Their leaves also have a thick layer of cuticle, which checks the excess loss of water and nutrients also.

Adaptation in Flowers -

Pollination in mango flowers carried out by insects, therefore their flower shows some special adaptations. Like - Flowers are attractive, having sweet odours, contains five petals. Due to colour and odour insects get attracted and pollination occurs.

Adaptation in Fruits -

The fruits develops from ovary after fertilization that's why they are called as True fruits. It's seed is surrounded by fleshy covering.

Besides that, their stems has resin ducts which prevents them from being lazy.
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Answer 2

Thanks for the question!

It is definitely a very interesting question to solve and do some brainstorming.

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Mango trees are responsible for giving out a species of fruit known to be belonging to a genus and species of Magnifera Indica which are belonging to a family of Anacardiaceae originating from the deep jungles and forests of South Asia and Southeast Asia.

The trees are deeply rooted consisting of tap root system that can go up till 5 to 7 feet deep for water absorption and to remain in the survival for months or years, this main feature is also great adaptive feature allowing the Mango trees to live in badly hit climatic conditions and somewhat semi-drought conditions, as, in absence of water they have the tap roots which can laterally grow for finding a substantial source of water making them to live for extended periods of time, sometimes, more than 9 months.
Flowers of the Mango are coloured and have nectar compartments which produce a scent known to be sweet in taste and smell like a perfume for the organisms, attracting the potential of animals (bees, butterflies, housefly, etc.) whereby they pollinate them, either self-pollination other cross-pollination, giving a chance to grow elesewhere through reproduction of the pollen grains into other ovules, producing new plants and trees which are fertilised and mature, in both the ways it is helping to keep the population steady and ever-growing.

Mango trees produce fruits which have nutritional importance and hence they are called as true fruits, they have medicinal value and one can highly depend upon its juicy texture which is highly relishing to have for. The fruit of the Mango trees are round in structure, ovate or oval shaped, or being obovate which mostly depends upon the quality and vast variety of fruits it has been producing. Immature fruits or the ones which have not riped enough to be claimed as a fresh Mango are actually used (in Indian culture) as Mango pickles and give it a spicy taste, which is, honestly reliving and delicious!. The change of the Immatureness it has produce will gradually change to yellow color, orange, purple, red, or might be combined in each other of the above shown colors to form a matured fruit. The unripe mangoes are undergoing a process of slicing and slating of the cutter fruit and dried, ready to be sold.

The Mango has another unique adaptation which has been developed during the flooding seasons, it has gained it as a genetic trait, when there is a start of a flood or the water is heavy and completely filled within the roots, stems, calyx, and all other structures, it performs lenticular structural openings on the trunk of the Mango trees, it allows the trees to dispatch and remove any toxicity formed through the by-product when the allocation of anaerobic respiration is started. The are formed above the water surface and helps to maintain the pH and chemical balance of the tree, henceforth, making it survive with this adaptive radiator.

Mango has developed a cutin layer or a thick cuticle waxy layer to avoid or prevent any extra water loss and mineral nutritive loss through external means. The leaves of the Mango are deviating from time to time to obtain best results for optimum photosynthesis, this makes the trees to perform maximum light absorption throughout the leafy structure, this is one of the primary reason why farmers are always opting to plant a Mango tree when there is a sunny day opening up to smile on their faces.

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