What's the difference between mericarp and schizocarp?

Mericarp


Definition:

  • (n.) One carpel of an umbelliferous fruit. See Cremocarp.

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  • (1) In maturing seeds, the EP2 gene is expressed in the outer epidermis of the integument, the seed coat, and the pericarp epidermis, as well as transiently in between both mericarps.
  • (2) We have applied 3D-CSI methods to the study of a plant system, (dried fennel mericarps) previously studied by 2D-CSI techniques, obtaining images with in-plane resolution down to 30 microns and special resolution of 0.4 ppm.
  • (3) Xylem, amyloplasts, and high tannin containing tissues, such as mericarp walls, were also readily differentiated.

Schizocarp


Definition:

  • (n.) A dry fruit which splits at maturity into several closed one-seeded portions.

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