Question

What is parthenocarpic fruit? Give example.

Answer 1

Parthenocarpic fruits:

1. Fruits that develop without fertilization of the ovule are called parthenocarpic fruits.
2. Since there is no fertilization, such fruits are seedless.
3. Parthenocarpy can be natural or artificially induced by using plant hormones like auxins.
4. Banana is an example of parthenocarpic fruit.