2024-08-22 00:44:37
Unlike fruits, which are composed of fused carpels of the same flower, aggregate fruits They consist of several separate carpels from the same flower, according to the Atlas of Plant Histology of the University of Vigo. The carpels are the modified leaves that make up the reproductive part of the flowers.
The carpels contain the reproductive part of the flower. Photo: diffusion
What are the little dots on strawberries?
The little dots on the strawberries are actually the fruits of the plantThe well-known red area is a part called a “receptacle” that swells when the flower of the plant is pollinated. This is very different from what happens with other plants, whose fruits grow after pollination.
So when the strawberry plant is pollinated, the receptacle swells and the real fruit separates into achenesterm used to name the little dots.
As for strawberry seeds, there is one inside each achene. However, they are not usually used to plant other strawberries, but rather they are more commonly grown through runners. These are stems that are detached from the central plant and from which roots grow.
Achenes are the fruits of strawberries. Photo: diffusion
What are achenes used for?
The Achenians are responsible for the 81% of the antioxidant capacity of strawberriesaccording to researchers from the Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (Ifapa) of the Andalusian Government.
The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Science, indicates that achenes release antioxidants, such as phenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins. These properties help prevent oxidative stress, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
How to plant strawberry plants?
As mentioned above, strawberries do not usually reproduce by the seeds that the achenes contain inside, but by stolons, which are like small aerial branches that strawberry plants have. These grow, take root in the soil and produce new plants that are used to start new plots of the aggregate fruit.
What health benefits do strawberries provide?
The nutrients in strawberries help support the defenses of the body against heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and constipation, according to an article on the specialized portal Medical News Today. This is due to its high concentrations of vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin A and potassium.
Strawberries are a healthy alternative for breakfast. Photo: TheKitchn
Can dogs eat strawberries?
Strawberries are not harmful to dogs, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). However, like all fruits, they contain sugars, so they are recommended only in small portions for pets.