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Autogamy

Self-fertilization, the fertilizing pollen being derived from the same blossom as the pistil acted upon.

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Broader term 1

Self-fertilization 76% connected

The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower and without outer aid; autogamy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Autogamous 74% connected

Characterized by autogamy; self-fertilized.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Autogamous 74% connected

Characterized by autogamy; self-fertilized.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Allogamy 94% connected

Fertilization of the pistil of a plant by pollen from another of the same species; cross-fertilization.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Allogamy 94% connected

Fertilization of the pistil of a plant by pollen from another of the same species; cross-fertilization.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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