HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The fruit is the ripened ovary of a plant containing the seeds. After fertilization, the ovary swells and becomes either fleshy or hard and dry to protect the developing seeds. Many fruits help seeds spread (maple seeds).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Role of Fruits One of the main functions of a fruit is to spread the seeds and allow the plant to reproduce. Therefore, all flowering plants produce fruit, regardless of whether the fruit is edible, sweet, or soft.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to protecting the embryo, the fruit plays an important role in seed dispersal. Seeds contained within fruits need to be dispersed far from the mother plant so that they may find favorable and less-competitive conditions in which to germinate and grow.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two main functions of fruit are to prevent the seeds from drying and to disperse the seed. The fruit may be either fleshy or dry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Yes, the fruit of a plant carries and protects the seed.