Autogamy (Noun)
Meaning
Self-fertilization in plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Autogamy is a common mode of reproduction in many plant species, including some types of orchids and peas.
- In autogamy, the pollen from the anther of a flower fertilizes the ovules of the same flower, resulting in self-fertilization.
- Some plants, such as dandelions and sunflowers, exhibit autogamy as a secondary mode of reproduction when cross-pollination is not possible.
- Autogamy can lead to a loss of genetic diversity in plant populations, as it involves the fertilization of an individual by its own pollen.
- In some cases, autogamy can be induced in plants through artificial means, such as hand-pollination or the use of growth regulators.