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What are parthenocarpic fruits?

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If a fruit is formed without fertilisation of the ovary, it is called a parthenocarpic fruit.
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Read the following statements w.r.t. parthenocarpic fruits. (a) Ovary grows into a fruit without fertilization. (b) They are always formed from polycarpellary and apocarpous ovary. (c) They are seedless. (d) Are always true fruits. (e) Banana and grapes are parthenocarpic fruits. Select the incorrect option.

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Why is an apple called a false fruit and banana a parthenocarpic fruit ? Explain

Select the odd statement w.r.t parthenocarpic fruits.

(a) How are Parthenocarpic fruits produced by some plants and apomictic seeds by some others ? Explain. (b) When do farmers prefer using apomictic seeds ?

Assertion:Fruit is the mature or ripened ovary developed after fertilisation. Reason:Fruit formed without fertilisation of the ovary is called parthenocarpic fruit.

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