"heterofertilization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heterofertilizations [plural]
Etymology: hetero- + fertilization Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hetero|fertilization}} hetero- + fertilization Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} heterofertilization (usually uncountable, plural heterofertilizations)
  1. (biology) A form of double fertilization, typically in maize, that results in phenotypically different endosperm and embryo Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-heterofertilization-en-noun-UExp~l2C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with hetero- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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