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Seedless fruits can be obtained by treating the unpollinated ovaries with

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Colchicine
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Sucrose solution
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Hormones
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Pure lanolin
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Solution

The correct option is C Hormones
Seedless fruits like grapes and papaya are called as parthenocarpic fruits. These fruits are developed from unfertilized ovaries. Plant hormones like auxins induce parthenocarpy, e.g., in tomatoes.

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