Flowers, Fruits And Seeds

Key Notes :

Parts of a Flower

• Petals: Brightly colored to attract insects.
• Sepals: Protect the flower before it blooms.
• Stamen: Male part of the flower that produces pollen.
• Pistil: Female part of the flower that produces seeds.

Functions of Flowers

• Attract insects and birds for pollination.
• Help in reproduction by forming seeds.

Formation of Fruits

• Flowers develop into fruits after pollination.
• Fruits protect the seeds inside.

Types of Fruits

• Fleshy fruits: Have soft and juicy parts (e.g., apples, mangoes).

• Dry fruits: Do not have juicy parts (e.g., nuts, beans).

Seeds

• Seeds are found inside fruits.
• Seeds grow into new plants when given the right conditions (soil, water, and sunlight).

Parts of a Seed

• Seed coat: The outer covering for protection.
• Embryo: The baby plant inside the seed.
• Food storage: Provides energy for the seed to sprout.

Importance of Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

• Flowers make plants look beautiful and attract pollinators.
• Fruits are a source of food for humans and animals.
• Seeds are essential for growing new plants.

Pollination

• The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil.
• Pollinators include bees, butterflies, birds, and wind.

Germination

• The process by which a seed grows into a plant.
• Requires water, air, and warmth.

Uses in Daily Life

• Flowers: Decoration and making perfumes.
• Fruits: Food and nutrition.
• Seeds: Food (e.g., rice, wheat) and oil extraction (e.g., sunflower seeds).

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