the outer layer of a ripened ovary or fruit, as the skin of a plum; epicarp
Word origin
exo- + -carp
exocarp in American English
(ˈeksouˌkɑːrp)
noun
Botany
the outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits: forms the skin of a peach or grape; epicarp
Word origin
[1835–45; exo- + -carp]This word is first recorded in the period 1835–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: catch-up, communism, ecumenical, hybridize, squeegeeexo- is a combining form meaning “outside,” “outer,” “external,” used in the formationof compound words. Other words that use the affix exo- include: exocytosis, exogamy, exophora, exosphere, exoteric
Examples of 'exocarp' in a sentence
exocarp
Exocarp cells are characterized by intensive metabolic capacities, flesh cells by a storage role.
Nathalie Ollat, Jean-Pierre Carde, Jean-Pierre Gaudillère, François Barrieu, ParaskeviDiakou-Verdin, Annick Moing 2002, 'Grape berry development : A review', OENO Onehttps://oeno-one.eu/article/view/970. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Some fruits were eaten as a whole, while others had their exocarp or seeds discarded.
Rodrigo Zucaratto, Renata Carrara, Brena Karina Siqueira Franco 2010, 'Diet of paca (Cuniculus paca) using indirect methods in an agricultural area in theBrazilian Atlantic Forest', Biotemashttp://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume231/235a239.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The smooth, coriaceous skin consists of the lignified exocarp.
Marta Eglaé Camargo Asinelli, Maria Conceição de Souza, Káthia Socorro Mathias Mourão 2011, 'Fruit ontogeny of Garcinia gardneriana (Planch. & Triana) Zappi (Clusiaceae) Ontogênesedo fruto de Garcinia gardneriana (Planch. & Triana) Zappi (Clusiaceae)', Acta Botânica Brasílicahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-33062011000100007. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The observations showed that cells of the exocarp and endocarp presented cellular multiplication until advanced stages of development.
Mariela Rodríguez, Harvey Arjona, Gerhard Fischer, Hector Campos, Martha Chaparrode Valencia 2010, 'ANATOMICAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF PINEAPPLE GUAVA FRUIT [ACCA SELLOWIANA (O.BERG)BURRET] ASPECTOS ANATÓMICOS DEL DESARROLLO DEL FRUTO DE FEIJOA [ACCA SELLOWIANA (O.BERG)BURRET]', Revista Facultad Nacional de Agronomíahttp://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0304-28472010000100005. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
They were found in the exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp, aril of the fruit, flower, stem, and leaf.
DORLY, SOEKISMAN TJITROSEMITO, ROEDHY POERWANTO, JULIARNI 2008, 'Secretory Duct Structure and Phytochemistry Compounds of Yellow Latex in MangosteenFruit', Hayati Journal of Bioscienceshttp://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hayati/article/viewFile/127/2. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Immature exocarp and bark contained the highest amounts of total phenolics and showed the highest antioxidant activity.
Boris Majić, Saša Likić, Iva Juranović Cindrić, Gordana Rusak, Ivana Šola 2015, 'Characterisation of Sorbus domestica L. Bark, Fruits and Seeds: Nutrient Compositionand Antioxidant Activity', Food Technology and Biotechnologyhttp://hrcak.srce.hr/file/221281. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The mesocarp detaches itself from the exocarp due to degeneration of the cellular layers in contact with the hypodermis.
Sandra Maria Carmello-Guerreiro, Adelita A. Sartori Paoli 2002, 'Ontogeny and Structure of the Pericarp of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae)',Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technologyhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132002000100012. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)