DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The morphological nature of the edible part of coconut is
A
perisperm
B
cotyledon
C
endosperm
D
pericarp
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endosperm. The correct option is C: The explanation for the correct option: Coconut is known to possess two types of endosperm namely cellular and free nuclear type of endosperm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option C. The morphological nature of the edible part of coconut is endosperm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Coconut Endosperm is the liquid reservoir of nutrients that nourishes the young coconut for a year of more of its life, delivering vital nutrients for sustained development of the solid endosperm (coconut meat) found inside the fruit.

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