Question

Are parthenocarpic fruits seedless?

Answer 1

Parthenocarpy:

1. Parthenocarpy is the process in which fruits are produced without the fertilization of ovules.
2. They do not contain embryos and endosperm.
3. They are artificially or naturally induced production of fruit.
4. Examples: orange, watermelon, banana, cucumber, grape, etc.
5. This results in the formation of fruits that either lack seeds or consist of non-viable seeds.