postpollination
/ˌpoʊstˌpɑːləˈneɪʃən/
adjective
- Occurring or existing after the transfer of pollen to a plant's stigma.
- Postpollination changes in the flower include the closing of petals and the growth of the seed pod.
- Scientists studied the postpollination development of the orchid's ovary.
- The postpollination phase is critical for the formation of fruits and seeds.