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The production of seedless varieties of fruits such as grapes, pomegranate, etc. is due to the phenomenon of ___.


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Development of fruits without fertilization is called parthenocarpy and such fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits. Parthenocarpic fruits are seedless. Important examples of parthenocarpic fruits are: banana, papaya, guava, pineapple, apple, grapes, cucurbita, etc.


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