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Apomictic (Adjective)

(of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction.

All adjective clusters.

Apomictic reproduction allows certain plant species to produce seeds without fertilization by pollen.
Some species of grasses and flowers reproduce apomictically, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.
The apomictic process of seed production is common in certain species of orchids and citrus trees.
Agamospermy is a type of apomictic reproduction in which seeds develop without fertilization by pollen.
In some plant species, apomictic reproduction can result in a large number of genetically identical offspring.

Of or relating to a plant that reproduces by apomixis.

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The botanist studied the apomictic species of grasses that were common in the region.
Apomictic plants, such as dandelions, can produce seeds without fertilization by pollen.
The apomictic reproduction of the plant allowed it to quickly colonize new areas.
In some cases, apomictic plants can produce offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
The apomictic mode of reproduction is often seen in plants that produce multiple seeds per flower.