autogamic

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autogamic

A flower is autogamic and can pollinate itself.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by or fit for autogamy: Relating to, exhibiting, or suitable for self-fertilization, a reproductive process where a flower's ovum is fertilized by its own pollen.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The plant's autogamic nature ensures seed production even without pollinators.
    • Researchers studied the autogamic flowers to understand mechanisms of self-fertilization.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Context: The term is primarily used in botany and biology to describe a specific reproductive strategy.
    • The evolution of autogamic traits can be a response to environments with scarce pollinators.
Variants and Related Words
  • Autogamy (n): The process of self-fertilization.
    • Autogamy is common in certain species of peas and tomatoes.
  • Autogamous (adj): A synonym for autogamic.
    • The autogamous cultivar was developed for reliable yield.
Synonyms
  • Self-fertilizing: Capable of fertilization by its own gametes.
  • Self-pollinating: Relating to the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
Antonyms
  • Allogamic: Characterized by cross-fertilization.
  • Xenogamous: Requiring fertilization from a different plant.
autogamic

A flower is autogamic and can pollinate itself.

Adjective
  1. characterized by or fit for autogamy

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