xenogamy

/zɛˈnɒɡəmi/ (zen-OG-uh-mee)

Definitions

1. noun

The transfer of pollen from one plant species to the flowers of a different plant species, especially in the process of hybridization.

“The botanist studied the phenomenon of xenogamy in flowers to understand the process of genetic variation in plants.”

Synonyms

  • cross-pollination
  • heterogamy

Antonyms

  • endogamy
  • homogamy