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apomixis

/ˌæp.əˈmɪk.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌæp.əˈmɪk.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruБиологический термин, обозначающий различные формы бесполого размножения, происходящие без оплодотворения.

A biological term referring to various forms of asexual reproduction that occur without fertilization.

uncountable

  1. Asexual reproduction in plantsC2formalscientific

    A type of reproduction in plants that occurs without fertilization, resulting in seeds that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

    ruБесполое размножение у растений

    • Dandelions often reproduce through apomixis, producing seeds without pollination.
    • Apomixis allows certain plants to maintain desirable traits across generations.
    • Researchers study apomixis to improve crop yields without genetic modification.
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