In botany and horticulture, parthenocarpy is the natural or artificially induced production of fruit without fertilisation of ovules, which makes the fruit seedless. The phenomenon has been observed since ancient times [1] but was first scientifically described by …

2020年7月22日 · Parthenocarpy is the natural or artificial development of a seedless fruit without fertilization. There are two main types of Parthenocarpy.

2023年11月29日 · 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.

parthenocarpy, development of fruit without fertilization. The fruit resembles a normally produced fruit but is seedless. Varieties of the pineapple, banana, cucumber, grape, orange, grapefruit, persimmon, and breadfruit exemplify naturally occurring parthenocarpy.

Parthenocarpy refers to the ability of plants to produce fruits without fertilization. This may be achieved in plants such as tomatoes, eggplants or apples through hormone application, selective breeding or genetic engineering.

2022年4月21日 · Parthenocarpy in plants is a relatively unusual condition but it does occur in some of our most common fruit. What is parthenocarpy? This circumstance occurs when the ovary of a flower develops into a fruit without fertilization.

Parthenocarpy could be defined as a process by which fruits are produced without the process of fertilization of ovules. A parthenocarpic fruit is devoid of embryo and endosperm and therefore does not have any seeds.

2000年10月2日 · In some plants, however, fruit develops without fertilization, a phenomenon known as parthenocarpy. Parthenocarpic fruit has advantages over seeded fruit: longer shelf life and greater consumer...

2023年7月17日 · Plants are capable of producing seedless fruit through a process called parthenocarpy, and humans have long leveraged it in agriculture.

2024年10月12日 · Parthenocarpy is a remarkable phenomenon that allows plants to produce fruits without fertilization. It offers numerous benefits in agriculture, including pest control, increased yield, improved quality, and reduced pesticide use.