Distinguish between Monocarpic and Polycarpic plants.

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Monocarpic Polycarpic
1. Monocarpic plants flower only once in their life. 1. Polycarpic plants flower every year in particular season.
2. These plants are generally annual or biennial. Very few monocarpic fruits are perennial. 2. These plants are perennial
3. Monocarpic plants die after flowering and fruiting. 3. Polycarpic plants do not die after flowering and fruiting
4. Examples: Rice, Wheat, Radish, Carrot, Bamboo, etc. 4. Examples: Apple, Mango, Grape wine, Orange, etc

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Monocarpic	Polycarpic
1. Monocarpic plants flower only once in their life.	1. Polycarpic plants flower every year in particular season.
2. These plants are generally annual or biennial. Very few monocarpic fruits are perennial.	2. These plants are perennial
3. Monocarpic plants die after flowering and fruiting.	3. Polycarpic plants do not die after flowering and fruiting
4. Examples: Rice, Wheat, Radish, Carrot, Bamboo, etc.	4. Examples: Apple, Mango, Grape wine, Orange, etc