Provide definitions/explanations for the following terms:
$1.$ Dioecious
$2.$ Non-albuminous seeds
$1.$ Dioecious
$2.$ Non-albuminous seeds
(N/A) $(1)$ Dioecious: In plants like papaya,male and female flowers are produced on separate individuals. Such plants are called dioecious (bearing either male or female flowers).
$(2)$ Non-albuminous seeds: These seeds do not have any residual endosperm because it is completely consumed during embryo development. Examples include pea and groundnut.
$(2)$ Non-albuminous seeds: These seeds do not have any residual endosperm because it is completely consumed during embryo development. Examples include pea and groundnut.
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