Define parthenocarpy. Name the plant hormone used to induce parthenocarpy.
(N/A) Parthenocarpy is the process in which fruits develop without the process of fertilisation,resulting in seedless fruits.
Plant hormones such as auxins and gibberellins are used to induce parthenocarpy artificially in plants like grapes,papaya,and tomatoes.
Plant hormones such as auxins and gibberellins are used to induce parthenocarpy artificially in plants like grapes,papaya,and tomatoes.
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