Question

Differentiate between parthenocarpy and apomixis.

Answer 1

	Parthenocarpy	Apomixis
1.	Parthenocarpy is the development of fruit without fertilization.	Apomixis is the formation of seeds without fertilization.
2.	It results in the formation of seedless fruits, as ovules do not develop into seeds.	It results in the formation of seeds without meiosis and fertilization (asexual seed formation).
3.	It is a phenomenon related to fruit formation without sexual reproduction.	It is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction but bypasses both meiosis and fertilization.
4.	Examples: Banana, grapes, orange.	Examples: Some grasses, dandelions, mango, citrus.