archesporia

/ɑrˈkiːˌspɔːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of cells in a plant that give rise to the sporophyte generation, specifically the cells in the spore-bearing organ.

“In botany, the archesporia are essential for the development of spores.”

Synonyms

  • archespore
  • spore-bearing organ

Antonyms

  • microsporium
  • non-spore-bearing organ