apomixis
/ˌæpəˈmɪksɪs/
noun
- A type of reproduction in plants that does not involve fertilization or meiosis, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
- Apomixis allows certain plants to produce seeds without needing a mate.
- The study of apomixis helps scientists understand how some plants adapt to changing climates.
- Farmers value apomixis because it lets them grow uniform crops from seeds.
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