Seedless fruits can be obtained by treating the unpollinated ovaries with
A
Colchicine
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B
Sucrose solution
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C
Hormones
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D
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.