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Parthenocarpic fruits are fruits that develop without fertilization, meaning they do not require pollination to form. In nature, most fruits are formed after pollination, where pollen from a flower fertilizes the ovule, leading to seed production. However, parthenocarpic fruits develop even if there is no fertilization, resulting in seedless or nearly seedless fruit.
Key points:
- No Pollination Required: The process of fruit formation occurs without the involvement of pollen or fertilization.
- Seedless or Nearly Seedless: Parthenocarpic fruits are usually seedless, making them desirable for commercial fruit production, especially for varieties like seedless grapes, bananas, and cucumbers.
- Types of Parthenocarpic Fruits: Some common examples include seedless bananas, grapes, oranges, cucumbers, and figs. These are typically cultivated through specific agricultural techniques, such as using plant hormones to stimulate fruit formation.
How They Are Made:
Parthenocarpy can occur naturally or can be induced artificially using growth hormones. In commercial farming, growth regulators like gibberellic acid are often used to promote parthenocarpic fruit production.
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