chalazogamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A process of fecundation in which the pollen tube penetrates to the embryo sac through the tissue of the chalaza, instead of entering through the micropyle.

Word forms

chalazogamy

Etymology

From chalaza + -o- + -gamy.

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