Exocarp

The exocarp of a fruit is the tough outer layer of the pericarp. The pericarp is formed from the plant's ovary after fertilization, and acts as a protective wal

The exocarp of a fruit is the tough outer layer of the pericarp. The pericarp is formed from the plant's ovary after fertilization, and acts as a protective wall surrounding the fruit's seeds.[1] The pericarp is composed of three layers: the inner endocarp, the middle mesocarp, and the outer exocarp.[1] Every fruit has a pericarp.[2]

For example, the exocarp of a watermelon is the thin green part of the rind, the mesocarp is the thicker white part, and the endocarp is the red flesh surrounding the seeds.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Definition of PERICARP". www.merriam-webster.com. 2026-07-01. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  2. ↑ "Fruit, Pericarp, Endocarp, Exocarp, Mesocarp". Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  3. ↑ "Watermelon Rind Pickles – Cucurbit Breeding". Retrieved 2026-08-02.

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