sporation

/spɒrˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of producing spores, especially in plants and fungi.

“The sporation cycle was a complex process that involved the growth of new spores.”

2. noun

a period of spore production, especially in ferns and mosses.

“The sporation season typically occurs in the spring.”

Synonyms

  • spore production
  • sporogenesis

Antonyms

  • sterility