parthenocarpy
noun
the production of fruit without fertilization of an egg in the ovary.
parthenocarpic
-
a word derived from
parthenocarpy.
Example Sentences
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So as a general rule, you never want to plant just one cucumber, unless it’s parthenocarpic.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2022
