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Parthenocarpy is:

APollination
BFruit development WITHOUT fertilization — gives seedless fruits (e.g., banana, some grapes, some citrus)
CRandom
DFruit without fertilization
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Fruit without fertilization
**Parthenocarpy:** development of fruit without fertilization. Hence seedless. Natural (banana, certain grapes, oranges). Can be induced by auxin/gibberellin treatment (commercial seedless fruit production). Useful for horticulture and consumer preference.
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