Parthenocarpic
The term used to describe plants that produce seeds without fertilisation. Examples include the greenhouse cucumber or cultivated banana.
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Parthenocarpic-Species or cultivar that produces fruits without pollination and fertilization.
Pathogen-A disease-causing organism.
parthenocarpic Development of fruit without fertilization.
pathogen Any organism that causes disease. Generally applied to bacteria, viruses, fungi, nematodes, and parasitic plants.
pathology The study of diseases.
(This quality, called by the fancy name of "parthenocarpic," also means that these tomatoes are naturally seedless, at least early in the season.) If you live in an area with unusually cool, cloudy weather, ...
The most foolproof method is to pick a cucumber that sets fruit "parthenocarpically," meaning without pollination. One of the best varieties of this type for containers is 'Arkansas Little Leaf' (also called 'H-19 Little Leaf').
Figs - Set fruit without pollination (parthenocarpic fruit set).
Blueberries - Plant two or three different varieties for maximum production.
Blackberries - Blackberries are self-fruitful.
`Sweet Success' slicing cucumber and `County Fair 83' pickling cucumber are parthenocarpic varieties. They develop fruits without pollination. If pollinated, the fruit may be misshapen.
Other Types of Cukes
Photograph courtesy of Judy Sedbrook.
Unlike many commercially cultivated fig varieties grown in the Mediterranean and California, which require a symbiotic relationship with fig wasps to produce fruit, common figs are parthenocarpic, able to produce edible fruit without pollination.
Flowers: Yellow and usually monoecious, requiring both male and female blossoms to produce fruits. Newer hybrids are being bred to be parthenocarpic, with only female blossoms that don't require pollination.
 See also: Produce, Plant, Pollination, Pollinate, Gardener
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