Definition of "apomictic" []

• Of or pertaining to apomixis (adjective)

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• "These forms, known as apomictic types, are on the verge of being perfected."
• "Most apomictic species are pseudogamous, meaning that pollen is necessary for fertilization of the central nucleus in order to develop endosperm."
• "But that meant the seeds stolen by the museum intruders included one set of corn kernels crossed with apomictic grasses from Novosibirsk, and then tobacco seeds from Brazil."