Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apomixes
Noun
/ˌæp.əʊˈmɪk.sɪs/
Definition
A form of asexual reproduction that occurs in certain plants, where seeds are produced without fertilization.
Examples
- The dandelion is a well-known example of a plant that utilizes apomixes.
- In apomixes, the embryo develops directly from the ovule without fertilization.
- Researchers are studying apomixes for potential applications in crop improvement.
Meaning
Apomixes allows plants to produce seeds that are genetically identical to the parent plant, bypassing the need for sexual reproduction.
Synonyms
- Asexual reproduction
- Agamospermy
- Clonal reproduction
