Question

Banana produce fruits but is propagated only by vegetative means. Why it is so?

Answer 1

Banana produces fruits without mature seeds as there is no fertilization. It is called as the parthenocarpic fruit. So it uses the vegetative means of propagation.

Answer 2

Banana despite of producing fruits does not produce VIABLE SEEDS.

seeds which are capable of germination is known as viable seeds

This is the reason why banana is propogated only by vegetative means.

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