What is carpology?

Carpology is a branch of botany involving the study of seeds and fruit, especially their structure and morphology. In carpology, fruit is often considered an important anatomical structure of the plant, whose function is to ensure that the seeds of the plants are successfully distributed. In addition, the fruit can directly or indirectly help the seed to germinate. Fruits can be tempted for animals to eat the seed, pass through the digestive tract of the animal and then stored at a certain distance, often accompanied by comfortable manure. Other fruits may have spikes or hooks on their surface and can be dispersed in the coats of passing animals. Other fruits have evolved into aerodynamic shapes that allow the seeds to be distracted by wind.

in the Carpology, botanists dissecting and studying any kind of fruit. The fruit organ can be considered composed of seed and fruit, whose task is to protect the seed and help its distribution and germination. Fruit components include inner seed and external surrounding periKarp. This pericarp usually consists of three layers called Endocarp, Mesocarp and Exocarp.

Endocarp is usually a firm cover immediately surrounding the seed. Another comes by Mesocarp, which is often referred to as a "fleshy" part of the fruit. Finally, there is an outer cover called exocarp, which is usually a hard structure similar to the skin as the skin on the outside of the apple or orange.

In carpology, fruit can be classified according to their structure such as simple fruit, aggregated fruit or more fruits. Examples of simple fruit Intude Plums, Apple and Peas. Examples of aggregated fruit include strawberries and blackberries. More fruits include figs and pineapple.

Carpologist can study plant anatomy and reproduction of plants and can work in places such as agricultural research organization, specialized botanical research institute or university. One of the important applications of kaRpology can be research that can be used to increase agricultural production and quality of fruit crops. Carpological research can even contribute to the development of elderly fruit varieties, which are very popular with consumers.