Question

Growth hormone treatment induces formation of seedless fruits. Such fruits are called

• A. True fruits
• B. False fruits
• C. Parthenocarpic fruits
• D. Aggregate fruits

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Parthenocarpic fruits

Parthenocarpy (virgin fruit) is the natural or artificially induced production of fruit without fertilisation of ovules, therefore the fruit is seedless. In some plants, pollination or other stimulants such as hormones are required for parthenocarpy. When plant hormones like auxins are sprayed on flowers, it could stimulate development of parthenocarpic fruits. This is termed as artificial parthenocarpy.