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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Assessment of fruit qualitative traits of selected Mimosoideae species in Chandrapur district
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Khirade P D, Dudhe S S
Abstract
Mimosoideae, an important group within the family Fabaceae, comprises
several ecologically and economically valuable taxa characterized by diverse
pod morphology. The present study was undertaken to assess fruit qualitative
traits of 13 selected Mimosoideae species occurring in Chandrapur District and
to evaluate their taxonomic significance. Mature fruits were examined for
characters such as shape, colour, exocarp hairiness, surface texture, apex,
base, shattering behaviour, number of seeds per fruit, locules per fruit, and
fruit orientation. The results revealed substantial interspecific variation in
pod morphology. Linear-flat pods were predominant, while curved-flat,
round-terete, and curved-terete forms were restricted to specific taxa. Fruit
colour ranged from light brown and dark brown to grey, cream, and light green.
Ribbed surfaces were common, whereas non-ribbed fruits occurred only in a few
species. Apex morphology showed marked diversity including acute, rounded,
cuspidate, curved beak, and straight beak types. Seed number ranged from 2–4 in
Calliandra haematocephala to 29–33 in Desmanthus virgatus, while
locules varied from 2–4 to 30–35. Most fruits were pendent, with erect
orientation confined to Acacia farnesiana and Calliandra
haematocephala. Uniform glabrous exocarp and cuneate base were less
diagnostic. The study confirms that fruit qualitative traits provide reliable
supplementary characters for species identification, delimitation, and
systematic evaluation of Mimosoideae species, and contribute useful baseline
data for biodiversity documentation and future taxonomic studies in the region.
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Pages:167-170
How to cite this article:
Khirade P D, Dudhe S S "Assessment of fruit qualitative traits of selected Mimosoideae species in Chandrapur district". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 167-170
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