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1. The Fruit

2. Fruits are seed-bearing structures. It develops from a ripe ovary. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fibres. Grapes, bananas, papaya, watermelon are some of the fruits consumed by humans They are the main source of a balanced diet. Fruits

3. 01 Aggregate Fruits Types of fruits Simple Fruits Composite Fruits Parthenocarpic Fruits. 03 04 02

4. Simple fruit These fruits develop from a single matured ovary in a single flower. Apple, banana, cherry pear, plum, tomato are few examples of simple fruits. The simple fruits are classified into the following categories:

5. 1.1. Drupes These are also known as stone fruits since it contains a very hard seed inside the simple fruits. For eg., plum, cherry, peach.

6. 1.2 . Berries These type of fruits have a single seed in the center and are very juicy. For eg., grapes, blueberries.

7. 1.3. Pomes Such fruits bloom from trees. For eg., apple, papaya

8. 1.4. Hesperidium and Pepos They are slightly similar to the berries and include fruits such as watermelon, citrus fruits.

9. Aggregate Fruits These fruits develop from a number of matured ovaries formed in a single flower. Individual ovaries are called “fruitlets.” Blackberry, raspberry, strawberry are few examples of aggregate fruits.

10. Composite Fruits These fruits develop from a complete inflorescence. these are also known as multiple fruits. Composite fruits are of two types:

11. 3.1. Sorosis These are found in mulberry, jackfruits and pineapple. They develop from catkin, spikes and spadix type of inflorescence.

12. 3.2. Syconus This develops from hypanthodium type of inflorescence

13. Parthenocarpic fruit Parthenocarpy may be defined as the production of fruit from an unfertilized egg. It can be achieved by naturally or artificially. Example: seedless watermelon.

14. Uses of Fruits Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals which are essential for a healthy human body. For instance, we know that oranges are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is vital to neutralize any free radicals in our body. Also, acids in citrus fruits are very effective in skin whitening and exfoliation. Besides consumption, these citrus acids can help to get rid of mineral deposits and grease on cooking utensils.