Question

Define parthenocarpy. Name the plant hormone used to induce parthenocarpy.

Answer 1

Parthenocarpy:

The process involving the development of fruits without fertilisation is referred to as parthenocarpy. This results in the formation of seedless fruits. Example: Seedless tomato, watermelon, banana, etc.


Hormone inducing parthenocarpy:

Parthenocarpy can occur naturally or can be induced by the application of certain growth-promoting phytohormones. These include auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. For example, auxins induce parthenocarpy in tomatoes.