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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Plants5 Marks
Question
Parthenocarpy.
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Answer

  1. It is a condition in which fruit is developed without event of fertilization.
  2. It is a natural process observed on Pineapple and Banana.
  3. A chemical stimulus in the form of auxin (IAA) is given by placental tissues of unfertilized ovary.
  4. Due to the stimulus, enlargement of ovary takes place to form a fruit.
  5. Parthenocarpic fruits are without seeds.

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