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Why do you not use the term maize fruit and maize seed?
The maize grain is actually a fruit in which the fruit wall and the seed coat are fused together to form a protective layer. Such a fruit is termed as grain or seed .therefore, we call it as maize seed instead of maize fruit
Why is a maize grain regarded as a fruit?
The maize (corn) grain is a cereal grass. The part we use for food is the caryopsis, a type of fruit.
Is maize grain a seed or fruit?
Maize grain is actually both a seed and a fruit. From a botanical standpoint, each kernel is a complete fruit containing the seed embryo and a comparatively large amount of starch, all contained within a caryopsis.
Why maize grain is a fruit but not seed?
Cereals, grains, or cereal grains are grasses (members of the monocot families Poaceae or Gramineae).Maize is a monocotyledon (monocot) it is a grain not a fruit.The kernel of maize is often referred to as the seed and can be refered to as a fruit. The cob is close to a multiple fruit in structure, except that the individual fruits (the kernels) never fuse into a single mass.
What crops grow in jalalabad?
Opium, Maize, Beans, Wheat, Fruit
What did the Aztecs eat and do?
maize, fruit, veggies, some times humans, and dogs
Is mealies a tropical fruit?
Mealies, also known as maize or corn, are not classified as a tropical fruit. Instead, they are a grain and a staple food crop that is cultivated in various climates, including temperate and tropical regions. While maize is commonly grown in warmer areas, it does not fit the botanical definition of a fruit.
Is popcorn a fruit or a vegi?
Popcorn is a Vegetable; the kernel is the seed of the corn plant.
What is the life cycle of a maize?
Maize Maize Maize
Where is there to eat in Kenya?
Ugali (a maize dish) Delicious fruit like pineapples, mangoes and papaya Goat meat... to name but a few.
What is the toltecs agriculture?
The Toltecs were dependent on their agriculture for survival. Their main crops were beans, squash, maize (corn), and fruit from their cacti plants.
What is maizeflower?
Maize flour is basically flour made from maize maize is a crop and wotsits are made from maize :)
