Which of the following statement is false about parthenocarpy?

The correct option is "The Ovary is stimulated with pollination".

Parthenocarpy is the process of fruit development without fertilization. Let us break down the statements step-by-step to understand why this statement is false:

1. Definition of Parthenocarpy: By definition, parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization of the ovules. Since fertilization does not occur, the resulting fruits are naturally seedless. Therefore, the statement "Fruits developed are seedless" is true.

2. Commercial Utility: Parthenocarpic fruits are highly desirable in agriculture because seedless fruits (such as bananas, grapes, and seedless watermelons) are easier to consume, and the process yields high quality, uniformity, and consistency. Therefore, the statement "The process is used as it yields high quality and consistency" is also true.

3. Stimulation of Ovary: In natural parthenocarpy, the ovary develops into a fruit without the stimulus of pollination or fertilization. In some cases, pollination may occur but fertilization fails, or the ovary is stimulated by external growth hormones (like auxins or gibberellins) rather than pollination itself. Since pollination is not required to stimulate the ovary in true parthenocarpy, the statement "The Ovary is stimulated with pollination" is false.