The development of a fruit without fertilization is called ______.

The correct answer is Option (4) - Parthenocarpy

The development of a fruit without fertilization is called: Parthenocarpy

Parthenocarpy is a phenomenon in which a fruit develops without the fertilization . In other words, the fruit forms without the fusion of male and female gametes. This can occur naturally in certain plant species or be induced artificially through techniques such as hormone treatments or genetic modifications.