Aril is edible in which of the following fruits ? (A)Myristica (B)Litchi (C)Annona (D)All of these
Aril is edible in which of the following fruits ? (A)Myristica (B)Litchi (C)Annona (D)All of these

Correct option:(B)

Solution:

  • An aril is also called arillus.
  • It is accessory seed covering.
  • It is outgrowth from a seed that covers the seed aril grows form the point of attachment of seed to ovary which is known as hilum of funiculus.
  • Aril creates fruit which is basically false fruit.
  • Aril is the edible part in the litchi which appears as a fleshy gelly part that covers the seed.