Question

Differentiate between parthenocarpy and polyembryony.

Answer 1

	Parthenocarpy	Polyembryony
1.	Parthenocarpy is the development of fruit without fertilization.	Polyembryony is the formation of more than one embryo within a single seed.
2.	It leads to the formation of seedless fruits, since ovules do not develop into seeds.	It leads to the formation of multiple embryos, which may result in several seedlings from one seed.
3.	It is related to fruit development without seed formation.	It is related to embryo development within the seed.
4.	Examples: Banana, grapes, orange.	Examples: Citrus, mango, onion.