1. A form of asexual reproduction in plants in which seeds or spores are produced without fertilization or meiosis, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.
Usage: biology; botany; technical term

Examples

• Apomixis allows some plant species to reproduce without the need for pollination.
• Dandelions can spread through apomixis, producing clones of themselves.
• Scientists study apomixis to understand how certain plants maintain genetic uniformity across generations.
• The mechanism of apomixis bypasses the typical meiotic process required in sexual reproduction.
• Apomixis is particularly common in grasses and some flowering plants in tropical regions.