Question

Sorosis is found in

• A. Jack fruit
• B. Mulberry
• C. Fig
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (B)

Sorosis - It develops from spike or spadix, or catkin. In pineapple (Ananas) the fruit develops from a spike, where the axis, the bract and the perianth became fleshy and juicy. In jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), fruit develop from spadix inflorescence which bears sesile flowers. The female flowers have styles which are spines on the surface. The perianth, fleshy peduncle are edible and enclose a bladder like fruit with a single large seed. Mulberry is also an example of sorosis fruit. Fig is an example of syconus fruit.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.