Reproduction in Plants:Development after fertilization

• Once the ovules inside the ovary have been fertilized a lot of changes takes place
• The fertilized ovules develop into seeds inside the ovary
• The ovary ripens into a fruit which is adapted for dispersal
• That is the fruit is spread or carried into new areas either by wind or animals
• This is important as it ensures the plant survives and continues to thrive
• There are many different kinds of fruits for example mangoes, guavas etc
• Another change is that during the development of seeds inside the fruit the flower dries up and some parts of it fall off.
• The developing seeds swell up with food brought from the leaves in the vascular tissue
• The food is stored in the seed until it is needed for germination
• The fruit ripens in preparation for dispersal

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