Question

Formation of fruits- Describe in detail.

Answer 1

As the ovules develop into seeds, the ovary begins to ripen and the ovary wall, the pericarp, may become fleshy (as in berries or drupes), or form a hard outer covering (as in nuts). In some multiseeded fruits, the extent to which the flesh develops is proportional to the number of fertilized ovules.

Answer 2

FORMATION OF FRUITS:

• Fruits are the matured ovary that encloses the seeds as a protective layer.
• Seeds are formed by the fertilization of the ovule by anther. This results into the formation of embryo within the seed.
• As the ovule is fertilized, this results in the secretion of some hormones which leads to the dehiscence of the petals and other wholes of flower.
• The ovary that remains slowly starts growing due to deposition of stored food inside them.
• They can become fleshy or fibrous or stone like. This results in the formation of fruit.