Apomixis — other pathways for reproductive development in angiosperms

摘要: All of the preceding chapters have been concerned with different aspects sexual reproductive development in angiosperms (Fig. 1). In direct contrast, apomixis, subject this chapter is an asexual form reproduction observed some flowering plants. Generally, apomixis plants refers to any reproduction. The apomictic processes which will be considered here, however, give rise fertile seeds. Paradoxically then, they are events that occur within ovule — a complex structure buried ovary compartment pistil 1) has evolved carry out female functions.