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Originally Posted by NewWestGardener
Carolyn, do you mean parthenocarpic varieties can develop viable seeds on their own, without a daddy? Like komodo dragons?
I did not think that was possible so i assumed they must have been cossed. I do see the offsprings have both boys and girls, and fruits-- is that still partheocarpic or regular now?
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Yes, I do mean that both parthenocarpic cukes and tomatoes can develop viable seeds without any crossing.
Above,Bower gave an excellent link to parthenocarpic cukes and what can happen.I read the pages he noted and yes, it's very complicated as to genes involved,hormones involved and more.
So if you are interested I suggest you go back up and read Bower's initial post with the link and then my response to what I read.
Carolyn