Write short notes on Parthenocarpy

Subject: Botany

Difficulty Level: Moderate
Parthenocarpy
Hormonal Parthenocarpy
Environmental Parthenocarpy

Updated by: Suman Saloni Patel

Answer:

Parthenocarpy


1. Parthenocarpy means development of fruits without pollination or fertilization. 
2. Parthenocarpy fruits are seedless and they have high market demand. 
3. The fruits are produced by three methods 1. Environmental 2. Genetic  3.Hormonal
4. Environmental parthenocarpy fruits are produced due to low temperature ans fog condition. 
5. During the process of hybridization if fertilization not occurs thene there is development of genetic parthenocarpy fruits. 
6. Hormonal parthenocarpy fruits are produced by the application of hormones like auxin, Gibberelin etc.

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