These cells harden as the fruit matures due to the accumulation of lignin and cellulose in their cell walls. Depending on the pear variety, the number of sclereids can vary, greatly influencing the ...
Pick the perfect pear for your next pie, cheese board, or over-the-sink snack. There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear regularly on our grocers ...
Pick the perfect pear for your next pie, cheese board, or over-the-sink snack. Food & Wine / Getty Images There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear ...