Development of the Almond Nut {Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A ...
The growth of the fruit of two varieties of almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb) was studied from anthesis (week 0) to maturity (week 32). The dimensions, fresh weight, moisture content, anatomy and chemical composition of the pericarp, testa, embryo, endosperm and nucellus are recorded diagrammatically, graphically and by micrographs for ...