In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place?

Question

In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place? (A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 4

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Legume or pod fruits and siliqua fruits can be dehisced through dorsal and ventral sutures. Legume is developed from a mono carpillary, one chambered and superior ovary e.g., pea while siliqua develops from a bicarpillary, syncarpous and superior ovary e.g., mustard.

Q. In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place?

1 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

2 and 4

Legume or pod fruits and siliqua fruits can be dehisced through dorsal and ventral sutures. Legume is developed from a mono carpillary, one chambered and superior ovary e.g., pea while siliqua develops from a bicarpillary, syncarpous and superior ovary e.g., mustard.