apospory

/ˌæpəˈspɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

A process in botany where a gametophyte develops from a spore instead of from a seed.

“The unusual apospory in the plant made it stand out in the botanical community.”

Synonyms

  • gametophyte formation
  • sporogenesis

Antonyms

  • sporogenesis
  • zygotic formation