Question

Define and give one example of each of the following:

1. False fruit
2. True fruit
3. Parthenocarpic fruit
4. Polyembryony

Answer 1

1. False Fruit : When formation of fruit takes place from floral parts such as Thalamus other than ovary is called False fruit. e.g. Apple.
2. True Fruit : When fruit develops from ovary, it is called true fruit. e.g. Berry.
3. Parthenocarpic Fruit : When development of fruits occurs without fertilization, then called parthenocarpic fruit, e.g. Banana.
4. Polyembryony : It is the phenomenon of development of two or more embryos from a single fertilized egg. e.g. orange/ lemon.