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Parthenocarpy is the development of fruits without prior fertilization which results in the formation of seedless fruits. In some plant species, parthenocarpic fruits are produced naturally or they may be induced by treatment of the unpollinated flowers with auxin.

1. True
2. False
3. Cannot be determined
4. None of the above

Correct answer: True

Solution

The statement is correct because parthenocarpy is indeed fruit development without fertilization, producing seedless fruits. It can occur naturally in some species or be induced by auxin treatment of unpollinated flowers.

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