EUFRUITION

4. The primary naturally occurring sugar found in most sweet fruits.
5. A fruit containing a single hard, woody pit that encloses one seed.
8. Fruits that continue to ripen after harvest are known as ______ fruits
9. The tissue inside a fruit that supports and nourishes the seeds.
10. It provides antioxidants, as well as vitamins C, E and K, which contribute to the normal functioning of the body.
11. A fruit with edible flesh surrounding a central core containing the seeds is classified as a ______ fruit.
12. The process by which bees and other pollinating insects transfer pollen, enabling fruit development.

1. The process of picking ripe fruits from the plant or tree at the right stage of maturity to ensure the best quality.
2. Describes fruit that has been carefully harvested and handled to preserve its natural quality, taste, and nutritional value
3. Related to the nutrients in food that help our bodies grow, stay healthy, and have energy.
6. A piece of land where fruit trees are carefully cultivated and managed to produce fruit.
7. A smooth, velvety-skinned stone fruit similar to a peach.
8. The green leafy structure at the top of a strawberry
11. This fruit consists of approximately 84% water.