allogamous
/əˈlɒɡəməs/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by cross-fertilization, especially in plants where fertilization occurs between different individuals.
- The farmer planted allogamous crops in alternating rows to encourage cross-pollination.
- Many fruit trees are allogamous, requiring pollen from another tree to produce fruit.
- Allogamous plants often have bright flowers to attract pollinators.
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