In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place? I. Legume II. Follicle III. Siliqua IV. Capsule The correct combination is

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In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place? I. Legume II. Follicle III. Siliqua IV. Capsule The correct combination is (A) I and III (B) I and II (C) II and III (D) II and IV

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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, eg, mustard.

Q. In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes place? I. Legume II. Follicle III. Siliqua IV. Capsule The correct combination is

I and III

I and II

II and III

II and IV

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, eg, mustard.