A. Introduction

B. Classification of fruits

Fruit Identification Summary

-Basis for system:

a. number of ovaries

b. position of ovary

c. mature ovary: fleshy or dry?

d. method of seed dispersal

Notes:

-what is a carpel? carpel2

-inferior or superior ovary

b. ovary (and other floral parts) maturation

c. pericarp layers (exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp)

tomato

orange

pepper

C. Types of Fruits

1. simple

-single ovary (simple or compound)

-DRY PERICARP

-dehiscent

• legume follicle silique capsule

-indehiscent

• achene grain nut

-FLESHY PERICARP

• berry
• drupe
• hesperidium
• pepo inferior ovary
• pome floral receptacle

2. aggregate

-strawberry

-blackberries

3. multiple

-pineapple

II. Fruits and Nuts from Cold Regions

A. Rosaceae

1. pome group

-apples

-Johnny Appleseed

-pear stone cells

-quince

2. plum group

-plums

-cherries

-peaches

3. False berry group

-strawberry (achene)

- blackberry

-boysenberry

B. Ericaceae

-blueberry

-cranberry bog

C. Grapes

-Concord

D. Olives

Olea europaea

E. Kiwi Fruit

F. Temperate Nuts

• pecans
• hazelnuts
• almonds
• pistachio

III. Fruits and Nuts from Warm Regions

A. Citrus Fruits

-"scurvy"

-Navel orange

-citron product

B. Squashes

C. Melons

• watermelon
• Gourd
• Chayote
• Luffa

D. Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants

• nightshade family (Solanceae)
• tomato harvesting
• Capsicum What is the hottest chili?

E. Coconuts

Cocos nucifera 

F. Pineapples

Anansas comosus

-bromelain

G. Bananas

H. Okra

I. Exotic Fruits

• Star Fruit
• Litchis
• Passion Fruit
• Guava
• Durians inside view

J. Warm Region Nuts

• Macadamia
• Brazil Nuts