Write a note on multiple/ Composite fruits.

Explanation

A Multiple or composite fruit develops from the whole inflorescence along with its peduncle on which they are borne.
a) Sorosis:
1. A fleshy multiple fruit develops from a spike or spadix.

2. The flowers fused together by their succulent perianth and at the same time the axis bearing them become fleshy or juicy and the whole inflorescence froms a compact mass. Eg: Pineapple, Jack fruit, Mulberry

b) A multiple fruit develops from hypanthodium inflorescence. The receptacle develops further and converts into fleshy fruit which encloses a number of true fruit or achenes which develops from female flower of hypanthodium inflorescence. Eg: Ficus.