BIOL 2004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Cashew, Oil Body, Germination
6 Mar 2017
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Lecture 11 - diversity of flowering plants ii (end), primary. Fruits where other parts of the flower become fleshy: ex. Strawberry - all the seeds are embedded in receptacle: apple - receptacle is eaten with the ovary in the center, cashew - the "cashew apple" is the peduncle, and is eaten as well. Plant exam - know the different groups, such as dehiscent fleshy, etc. Seed distribution patterns depending on: plant produces edible fruits, fruits or seeds that attach to animals, fruits or seeds carried by the wind or water. Seed dispersal: animals, attract animals - fruit ripening. Involves color changes to red, yellow, or orange: pleasant odors, seeds passes through the digestive system. Seeds or fruits produces hooks, barbs, and stickers: some seeds produce elaisomes - colored components on the end of the seeds (oil bodies) to attract ants, humans, willingly and accidentally.
