Production of seeds without fertilization is called as: A. Parthenocarpy B. Parthenogenesis C. Apomixis D. Polyembryony
Option C Apomixis is a process of reproduction by special generative tissues without fertilisation in which the generative tissues can be a sporophyte or gametophyte. Parthenocarpy is the process of development of fruits without prior fertilization of ovules. Polyembryony is the formation of more than one embryo from a single fertilized ovum. Seed dormancy is defined as a state in which seeds are prevented from germinating even under environmental conditions normally favorable for germination.
