Question

Describe the structure of fruits
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Answer 1

Answer:

this is the outermost layer of the pericarp

that from the skin. mesocarp it is the think,

fleshy and juicy middle layer of the pericarp.

endocarp:it is the innermost layer of the

fruit which often develops into the pith

Answer 2

Answer:

• Fruit is the dry or fleshy ripened ovary of plant which is flowering in nature.
• It encloses the seeds or seed.
• It consist of two main part :

1. The pericarp
2. The seed

• Pericarp's structure and thickness varies from fruit to fruit.

• It is made up of three distinct layers :

1. Epicarp : it is the outer layer.
2. Mesocarp : it is the middle layer, it is the edible fleshy and sweet juicy part of fruit.
3. Endocarp  : it is the inner most hard covering layer.

• The three layer fruits are not easily distinguishable in dry fruit.
• Fruits are classified into three of the following groups :

1. Simple fruit
2. Aggregate fruit
3. Composite / multiple fruits.