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The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilization is called:
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(i) In asexual reproduction, a single individual ; (ii) For apomixis and sexual reproduction
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.
(ii) For apomixis and sexual reproduction.
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