The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilisation is called
1. parthenocarpy
2. apomixis
3. asexual reproduction
4. sexual reproduction
(a) Parthenocarpy (Gk. Parthenos-virgin; Karpos-fruit) is the formation of seed less fruits without fertilisation. The fruits developed from unfertilised ovary are called parthenocarpic fruits. Other options are incorrect because
(i) In asexual reproduction, a single individual (parent) is capable of producing offspring.
(li) For apomixis and sexual reproduction.
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