Apomixis
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="apomixis"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
Reproduction via seeds without fertilization, producing offspring genetically identical to the mother plant. Apomixis occurs naturally in dandelions, hawkweeds, and some grasses, and is intensively studied for its potential to fix hybrid vigor in crop seeds.
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