Phenomena and Processes

Apomixis

Asexual reproduction resulting in the formation of viable seeds from FLOWERS without fertlization (i.e. use of POLLEN). Progeny plants produced from apomictic seeds are perfect clones of the parent.

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Abstract

Asexual reproduction resulting in the formation of viable seeds from FLOWERS without fertlization (i.e. use of POLLEN). Progeny plants produced from apomictic seeds are perfect clones of the parent.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Male Apomixis
  • Apomixis, Male

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Reproduction, Asexual (1963-2011)

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  1. G08.686.784w.830w.500w.500w
  2. G15.547w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Apomixis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060832. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060832
  2. Apomixis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apomixis
  3. Apomixis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q528033