apomictic
/ˌæpəˈmɪktɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by apomixis (asexual reproduction without fertilization).
- Apomictic reproduction is common in some species of hawthorn.
- The apomictic process allows certain plants to produce offspring identical to the parent.
- Farmers sometimes select apomictic varieties for consistent crop yields.
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