hedelmäkehitys
Hedelmäkehitys, often translated as fruit development, refers to the biological process following fertilization in flowering plants where the ovary of a flower matures into a fruit, and the ovules within the ovary develop into seeds. This complex process involves a series of hormonal and cellular changes that lead to the transformation of floral structures into a seed-bearing dispersal unit.
The initial stages of fruit development typically begin shortly after pollination and fertilization. Hormones, such as
As the fruit grows, the ovules inside begin to develop into seeds. This involves the formation of
The mature fruit serves a primary purpose in seed dispersal, aiding in the propagation of the plant.