Parthenocarpic Fruits
Fruits that result from parthenocarpy are called parthenocarpic fruits. They are called virgin fruits as they do not contain viable seeds. Ideally, parthenocarpic fruits are seedless as their ovules do not get fertilized. Sometimes fruits may have rudimentary seed that failed to mature. Examples of parthenocarpic fruits include seedless watermelons, bananas, grapes, etc.
Parthenocarpy
Parthenocarpy is a process in plants that results in fruit development without the fertilization of the ovule. This process has found its importance in agriculture and horticulture as it yields seedless fruits with enhanced quality. Moreover, it does not depend on external environmental factors and promises consistent fruit yield. The fruits that result from parthenocarpy are termed parthenocarpic fruit or virgin fruits. Parthenocarpy has been an important topic of research since ancient times. Primarily it was a natural phenomenon recognized for the first time by Greeks. With the evolution of agricultural science artificial parthenocarpy was introduced and served as a giant leap in food production technology.
Table of Content
- What is Parthenocarpy?
- Examples of Parthenocarpy
- Causes of Pathenocarpy
- Types of Parthenocarpy
- Parthenocarpic Fruits
- Advantages of Parthenocarpy
- Disadvantages of Parthenocarpy