Introduction

• Seed is fertilized mature ovule.
• Seed technology refers to variety development, evaluation and release.
• Fruit = mature/ripened ovary
• Carpel contains 3 parts : Ovary, Style and Stigma.
• If only one carpel presentà
• Neuter flower à stamen and carpel are absent.
• Certain plants like Mango and cashew nut may have neuter, bisexual and unisexual flower present on the same plant.
• Embryo sac develops within a ovule.