angiocarpy

/ˌænjioʊˈkɑːpri/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant reproduction in which seeds develop from the ovules of flowers without fertilization by pollen.

“The botanist studied the angiocarpy of various rare orchid species.”

Synonyms

  • apomixis
  • vegetative reproduction

Antonyms

  • cross-pollination
  • fertilization