In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place?
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a) |
I and III |
b) |
I and II |
c) |
II and III |
d) |
II and IV |
In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place?
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a) |
I and III |
b) |
I and II |
c) |
II and III |
d) |
II and IV |
(a) Legume or pod fruits and siliqua fruits can be dehisced through dorsal and ventral sutures. Legume is developed from a monocarpellary, one chambered and superior ovary, eg. pea, while siliqua develops from a bicarpellary, syncarpous and superior ovary, e.g., mustard. |