Parthenocarpic tomato fruits can be produced by:
Correct answer: B. Removing androecium of flowers before pollen grains are released
- A. Treating the plants with phenylmercuric acetate
- B. Removing androecium of flowers before pollen grains are released
- C. Treating the plants with low concentrations of gibberellic acid and auxins
- D. Raising the plants from vernalized seeds
Explanation
Parthenocarpy is the development of fruit without fertilization. By removing the androecium (the male reproductive organs, including the stamens that produce pollen) before pollen grains are released, the tomato plant is unable to undergo fertilization, leading to the formation of parthenocarpic fruits.
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