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What are some examples of parthenocarpy?

Question #151453. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jul 23 2024.
Originally posted Jul 23 2024 8:03 PM.

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Parthenocarpy is a fruit without seed(s), so seedless watermelons or grapes for example. The term parthenocarpy means "virgin fruit" in Greek. The process can either happen naturally or be induced by humans.
Varieties of the pineapple, banana, cucumber, grape, orange, grapefruit, persimmon, and breadfruit exemplify naturally occurring parthenocarpy. Seedless parthenocarpic fruit can be induced in nonparthenocarpic varieties and in naturally parthenocarpic varieties out of season by a type of artificial pollination with dead or altered pollen or by pollen from a different type of plant. The application of synthetic growth substances in paste form, by injection, or by spraying, also causes parthenocarpic development.


link https://www.britannica.com/science/parthenocarpy

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jul 23 2024.
Jul 23 2024, 8:05 PM
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