autocarpous

ɔːtəˈkɑːrpəs

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing fruit without fertilization by pollen

“The autocarpous plant was a fascinating discovery in the field of botany.”

2. NIL

A plant that produces fruit without fertilization by pollen

“The researcher studied the characteristics of autocarpous plants in her thesis.”

Synonyms

  • apomictic
  • parthenocarpic

Antonyms

  • heterocarpous