Plant Growth And Development Question 88

Question: Banana is a parthenocarpic fruit because

Options:

A) It is 3n

B) It is vegetatively propagated

C) Its ovary has high levels of auxin

D) It is treated with hormones

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Auxin induce parthenocarpic development of fruits and such fruits are ?seedless? e.g., Banana, oranges and grapes.

Auxin are applied in lanolin paste on stigma for inducing parthenocarpy.