archesporial

/ɑrˌkɛsˈspoʊrɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the archeospore, a structure in plant development that gives rise to the sporophyte

“The archesporial cells in the plant’s ovary were responsible for producing the gametes.”

2. noun

a structure in plant development that gives rise to the sporophyte

“The archeospore developed into a mature sporophyte, producing seeds and spores.”

Synonyms

  • archegonial
  • archesporic

Antonyms

  • microsporium