"porogamy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From poro- + -gamy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|poro|gamy}} poro- + -gamy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} porogamy (uncountable)
  1. (botany) The property of having the pollen tube in a seed plant enter the ovule by way of the micropyle. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Botany
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