Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Fruit Development, Structure, and Function01:58

Fruit Development, Structure, and Function

25.5K
Fruits form from a mature flower ovary. As seeds develop from the ovules contained within, the ovary wall undergoes a series of complex changes to form fruit. In some fruits, such as soybeans, the ovary wall dries; in other fruits, such as grapes, it remains fleshy. In some cases, organs other than the ovary contribute to fruit formation; such fruits are called accessory fruits.
25.5K
Morphogenesis02:19

Morphogenesis

30.6K
Plant morphogenesis—the development of a plant’s form and structure—involves several overlapping developmental processes, including growth and cell differentiation. Precursor cells differentiate into specific cell types, which are organized into the tissues and organ systems that make up the functional plant.
30.6K
Meristems and Plant Growth02:36

Meristems and Plant Growth

49.9K
Plants grow throughout their lives; this is called indeterminate growth, and it distinguishes plants from most animals. Although certain parts of plants stop growing (e.g., leaves and flowers), others grow continuously—like roots and stems.
49.9K
Primary and Secondary Growth in Roots and Shoots03:02

Primary and Secondary Growth in Roots and Shoots

60.9K
Vascular plants, which account for over 90% of the Earth’s vegetation, all undergo primary growth—which lengthens roots and shoots. Many land plants, notably woody plants, also undergo secondary growth—which thickens roots and shoots.
60.9K
Nature and Nurture01:10

Nature and Nurture

22.5K
Many human characteristics, like height, are shaped by both nature—in other words, by our genes—and by nurture, or our environment. For example, chronic stress during childhood inhibits the production of growth hormones and consequently reduces bone growth and height. Scientists estimate that 70-90% of variation in height is due to genetic differences among individuals, and 10-30% of variation in height is due to differences in the environments that individuals experience,...
22.5K
Seed Structure and Early Development of the Sporophyte02:33

Seed Structure and Early Development of the Sporophyte

31.4K
Seed structures are composed of a protective seed coat surrounding a plant embryo, and a food store for the developing embryo. The embryo contains the precursor tissues for leaves, stem, and roots. The endosperm and cotyledons—seed leaves—act as the food reserves for the growing embryo.
31.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Immunogenicity and safety of a pentavalent meningococcal MenABCWY vaccine in healthy adolescents and young adults: a phase 3, multicountry, randomised, observer-blinded, active-controlled non-inferiority trial.

The Lancet. Child & adolescent health·2026
Same author

Epigenetic regulation of fruit shape determination by the JAGGED gene in Capsella rubella.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Investigating the Impact of Host Genetics on the Risk of Disease Progression in Individuals With Influenza.

Immunity, inflammation and disease·2026
Same author

Fruit weight regulation by a paralog of Cell Size Regulator (CSR) in tomato and other crops.

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2026
Same author

Procalcitonin compared to C-reactive protein and leukocyte count. A comparative analysis of baseline markers of bacterial co-infection in patients admitted with a viral respiratory tract infection. A retrospective observational cohort study.

Infectious diseases (London, England)·2026
Same author

Implications of empirical testing and treatment for atypical bacteria in patients hospitalized with COVID, influenza, or RSV: a retrospective observational cohort study.

European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology·2026
Same journal

Editorial for special issue "When should mathematical models be used in biology".

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
Same journal

Conserved machinery, divergent functions: evolutionary plasticity of the STK36/ULK4 kinase complex in ciliogenesis and signaling.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
Same journal

Chemical biology tools for studying tissue development.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
Same journal

Tetrahymena as a model organism for cilia research.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
Same journal

Emerging Concepts in Cardiovascular Development and Regeneration.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
Same journal

Endothelial origin of hematopoietic stem cells: Insights from new technologies and unresolved questions.

Seminars in cell & developmental biology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 19, 2026

Imaging and Analysis of Tissue Orientation and Growth Dynamics in the Developing Drosophila Epithelia During Pupal Stages
08:25

Imaging and Analysis of Tissue Orientation and Growth Dynamics in the Developing Drosophila Epithelia During Pupal Stages

Published on: June 2, 2020

10.0K

Shaping a fruit: Developmental pathways that impact growth patterns.

Esther van der Knaap1, Lars Østergaard2

  • 1Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Genomics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA.

Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology
|November 3, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Fruit shape diversity in angiosperms remains unclear. This review explores genetic components controlling fruit morphology, comparing growth mechanisms in tomato and Brassicaceae species.

Keywords:
BrassicaceaeFruit growthFruit shapeFruit sizeHormonal and genetic interactionsTomato

More Related Videos

Tomato Analyzer: A Useful Software Application to Collect Accurate and Detailed Morphological and Colorimetric Data from Two-dimensional Objects
15:25

Tomato Analyzer: A Useful Software Application to Collect Accurate and Detailed Morphological and Colorimetric Data from Two-dimensional Objects

Published on: March 16, 2010

27.4K
Kinematic Analysis of Cell Division and Expansion: Quantifying the Cellular Basis of Growth and Sampling Developmental Zones in Zea mays Leaves
08:31

Kinematic Analysis of Cell Division and Expansion: Quantifying the Cellular Basis of Growth and Sampling Developmental Zones in Zea mays Leaves

Published on: December 2, 2016

11.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 19, 2026

Imaging and Analysis of Tissue Orientation and Growth Dynamics in the Developing Drosophila Epithelia During Pupal Stages
08:25

Imaging and Analysis of Tissue Orientation and Growth Dynamics in the Developing Drosophila Epithelia During Pupal Stages

Published on: June 2, 2020

10.0K
Tomato Analyzer: A Useful Software Application to Collect Accurate and Detailed Morphological and Colorimetric Data from Two-dimensional Objects
15:25

Tomato Analyzer: A Useful Software Application to Collect Accurate and Detailed Morphological and Colorimetric Data from Two-dimensional Objects

Published on: March 16, 2010

27.4K
Kinematic Analysis of Cell Division and Expansion: Quantifying the Cellular Basis of Growth and Sampling Developmental Zones in Zea mays Leaves
08:31

Kinematic Analysis of Cell Division and Expansion: Quantifying the Cellular Basis of Growth and Sampling Developmental Zones in Zea mays Leaves

Published on: December 2, 2016

11.4K

Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Developmental biology
  • Evolutionary biology

Background:

  • Fruits, essential for angiosperm reproduction, protect and nourish seeds, aiding dispersal.
  • Domestication has targeted fruits for taste and nutrition, leading to diverse shapes.
  • The developmental mechanisms underlying the vast diversity of 3D fruit shapes are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on genetic factors controlling fruit morphology.
  • To investigate the impact of these factors on isotropic and anisotropic growth.
  • To compare fruit growth mechanisms in tomato (Solanaceae) and Brassicaceae.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent findings on fruit development.
  • Analysis of genetic components influencing fruit size and shape.
  • Comparative study of growth regulation in selected species.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key genetic components regulating fruit morphology.
  • Understanding of how these components influence isotropic and anisotropic growth patterns.
  • Insights into conserved and divergent mechanisms controlling fruit development between Solanaceae and Brassicaceae.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic factors play a crucial role in determining fruit shape diversity.
  • Comparative studies highlight conserved and distinct developmental pathways.
  • Further research can elucidate the evolution of fruit form in angiosperms.