Definitions
- Describing a plant that produces fruit without fertilization. - Referring to the process of producing fruit without seeds. - Talking about a type of fruit that develops without pollination.
- Referring to a fruit that does not contain seeds. - Describing a plant that produces fruit without seeds. - Talking about a type of fruit that has been bred or genetically modified to be seedless.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe fruit that does not contain seeds.
- 2Both words refer to a type of fruit that can be eaten without having to remove seeds.
- 3Both words are used to describe fruit that is easier to eat and more convenient.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Parthenocarpic fruit develops without pollination, while seedless fruit is created through selective breeding or genetic modification.
- 2Variety: Parthenocarpic fruit can come from both natural and artificial sources, while seedless fruit is only created through human intervention.
- 3Usage: Parthenocarpic is a technical term used mainly in scientific contexts, while seedless is a more common term used in everyday language.
- 4Scope: Parthenocarpic can refer to any fruit that develops without fertilization, while seedless only refers to fruit that does not contain seeds.
Remember this!
Parthenocarpic and seedless are both terms used to describe fruit that does not contain seeds. However, parthenocarpic refers to the process of producing fruit without fertilization, while seedless refers to fruit that has been selectively bred or genetically modified to not contain seeds. Additionally, parthenocarpic is a technical term used mainly in scientific contexts, while seedless is a more common term used in everyday language.
