Parthenocarpy refers to the phenomenon in which fruits develop without fertilization or the need for pollination. It is a form of asexual reproduction in plants, where the fruit is formed without the prior formation and fertilization of an ovule. This can occur naturally or can be induced through various methods such as hormone applications or genetic modification. Parthenocarpic fruits are seedless and often have desirable characteristics such as increased size, improved texture, and extended shelf life. They are commonly seen in certain cultivars of bananas, seedless tomatoes, and seedless grapes.
Parthenocarpy is a phenomenon in which fruits develop without the fertilization of ovules. It is the ability of certain plants to produce fruit without the occurrence of pollination or the formation of seeds. In parthenocarpic fruits, the ovary develops into a fruit even in the absence of successful fertilization of the egg cell by the sperm cell. Parthenocarpy can be a naturally occurring trait in certain plant species or induced artificially through the use of plant hormones or genetic manipulation.
