autogamic

adjective

Meaning

Capable of self-fertilization, particularly in plants where pollen from the stamen reaches the stigma of the same flower.

Examples

Many species of wheat are autogamic, which makes them highly reliable for consistent crop yields.
Researchers studied the autogamic nature of the flowers to understand how they survive in isolated environments.

Synonyms: self-pollinating, self-fertilizing, self-compatible, autogamous

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autogamic

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈɡæmɪk/

Definition

Capable of self-fertilization, particularly in plants where pollen from the stamen reaches the stigma of the same flower.

Examples

Many species of wheat are autogamic, which makes them highly reliable for consistent crop yields.
Researchers studied the autogamic nature of the flowers to understand how they survive in isolated environments.

Synonyms of autogamic

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