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ALLOGAMOUS [1 record]

Record 1 2013-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
CONT

An allogamous plant or species is one in which cross-pollination is normal or even obligatory.

OBS

Cultivated allogamous species include maize, sorghum, millets, and rye; members of the onion family, members of the cucumber family; and various pulses and vegetables.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Se dit d'une plante (ou d'une espèce) qui se reproduit par pollinisation croisée (allogamie).

Spanish

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