Difference between Syncarpous and Apocarpous
Difference between Syncarpous and Apocarpous are in tabular form below –
No. |
Syncarpous |
Apocarpous |
Definition |
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1. | When the carpels of the plant are united then it is known as syncarpous. | When the carpels of the plant are free and each carpels has its own stigma and style then it is known as Apocarpous. |
Ovaries |
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2. | The ovaries of Syncarpous can be unilocular or multilocular. | The ovaries of Apocarpous are only unilocular. |
Carpels of Gynocium |
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3. | In the Syncarpous Gynoecium, fused carpels are observed. | In the Apocarpous Gynoecium, separated carpels are observed. |
Number of Placenta |
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4. | More than one placenta is present in the ovary of Syncarpous Gynoecium. | A single placenta is present in the ovary of Apocarpous Gynoecium. |
Fruit |
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5. | The Syncarpous Gynoecium contains simple fruit. | The Apocarpous Gynoecium contains aggregate fruit. |
Presence |
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6. | Both tomato and mustard contain Syncarpous type of ovary. | Bothe rose and lotus contains Apocarpous type of ovary. |