Question

The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilisation is called ______.

Options

• parthenocarpy

• polyembryony

• clone

• apomixis

Answer 1

The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilisation is called parthenocarpy.

Explanation:

Parthenocarpy is the phenomenon where the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilization, resulting in seedless fruits. This can occur due to the absence of pollination, failure of fertilization, or zygotic sterility. Hence, the ovary matures into a fruit without the fusion of gametes (fertilization).