Apomixis in Plant Breeding: Frequently Asked Questions | Botany

Everything you need to know about apomixis in plant breeding! Q.1. What is apomixis? Give its main features. Ans. The term apomixis was first used by Winkler in 1906. Apomixis refers to the development of seed without fertilization. In other words it does not involve sexual fusion for development of seed. It differs from amphimixis which involves union of male [...]