Variety traits

Self-fertility in Figs

Ficus carica L.

In figs, self-fertility manifests as parthenocarpy — the ability to develop syconia without the involvement of the pollinator wasp Blastophaga psenes and without the formation of seeds.

In the reference 69 varieties crop Common fig, where this is mentioned in the description.

The fruiting biology of the fig is closely linked to the necessity of pollen transfer; however, self-fertile varieties are capable of developing fruits parthenocarpically. This is a key trait for cultivars grown in regions where the blastophaga wasp population is absent, as well as for those grown under cover or as houseplants.

This trait is binary and described qualitatively, as there is no standardized quantitative scale for its assessment. The presence of seeds resulting from pollination or their absence in parthenocarpy significantly influences the physicochemical properties of the fruits, including their texture, size, and shelf life.

General information about the subject — on the page Self-fertility.

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Varieties of Common fig mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.