Fruiting plants are those that produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants. These fruits often contain seeds and develop from the fertilized ovary after pollination. Common examples of fruiting plants include apple trees, tomato plants, and strawberry plants. They play a crucial role in ecosystems by providing food for animals and humans. Fruiting plants can be classified into two main categories: angiosperms, which produce flowers and fruits, and gymnosperms, which produce seeds but not fruits. The process of fruit development is essential for the reproduction of these plants, as it helps in the dispersal of seeds to new locations.