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The phenomenon of germination of seeds inside the fruit itself is called ____________.

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The phenomenon of germination of seeds inside the fruit itself is called vivipary. It is uncommon but it does happen when the hormone controlling the seed dormancy is exhausted, letting the seed grow in the moist environment inside the fruit such as apple, pear, peach, lemons and tomatoes.
Hence, the answer is vivipary.

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