Look up: parthenocarpy

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   Parthenocarpy
   The development of the fleshy part of a fruit without fertilisation of the contained seed.
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   parthenocarpy
   the development of fruit without fertilisation,as in the banana Category: Botany and zoology
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   parthenocarpy
   Fruit formation without fertilization. Occurs spontaneously in some plants, eg. banana, and in other plants can be induced by application of auxin. Results in seedless fruits.
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   parthenocarpy
   <botany> Fruit formation without fertilization. Occurs spontaneously in some plants, for example banana and in other plants can be induced by application of auxin. Results in seedless fruits. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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   parthenocarpy
   noun (botany) the development of a fruit without fertilization or seeds
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   Parthenocarpy
   In botany and horticulture, `parthenocarpy` (literally meaning virgin fruit) is the natural or artificially induced production of fruit without fertilization of ovules. The fruit is therefore seedless. Parthenocarpy occasionally occurs as a mutation in nature, but it is usually considered a defect, as the plant can no longer sexually reproduce, but may propagate by asexual means. However, parthenocarpy of some fruits on a plant may be of value. ...
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   parthenocarpy
   development of fruit without fertilization. The fruit resembles a normally produced fruit but is seedless. Varieties of the pineapple, banana, ... [3 related articles]
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   parthenocarpy
   parthenocarpy, parthenocarpic, parthenocarpically 1. The development of fruit without seeds, typically resulting from a lack of fertilization. 2. The development of a fruit without fertilization having taken place in the plant producing it.
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