Differentiate between polycarpic and monocarpic perennial.

1.	Differentiate between polycarpic and monocarpic perennial.
Answer» Polycarpic perennial: 1. When they bear fruits every year, they are called polycarpic. 2. e.g. mango, sapota, etc. Monocarpic perennial: 1. Some plants produce flowers and fruits only once and die after a vegetative growth of several years. These plants are called monocarpic. 2. e.g. Bamboo, Agave, Musa, Talipot palm.

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Polycarpic perennial:

1. When they bear fruits every year, they are called polycarpic.

2. e.g. mango, sapota, etc.

Monocarpic perennial:

1. Some plants produce flowers and fruits only once and die after a vegetative growth of several years. These plants are called monocarpic.

2. e.g. Bamboo, Agave, Musa, Talipot palm.

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