Question

Siliqua develops from

• A. Polycarpellary syncarpous gynaecium
• B. Polycarpellary apocarpous gynaecium
• C. Monocarpellary pistil
• D. Bicarpellary pistil

Answer 1

The correct option is D Bicarpellary pistil

Siliqua : This fruit develops from bicarpellary, syncarpous superior ovary with parietal placentation. Dehiscence occurs at both dorsal and ventral suture and starts from lower part and proceeds upward. Due to formation of false septum ovary become bilocular. On false septum, seeds are attached, This type of fruit is found in Cruciferae family. eg. Mustard.

So, the correct answer is 'Option D- Bicarpellary pistil'.