AUTOALLOGAMY Meaning and
Definition
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Autoallogamy is a term used in genetics and reproductive biology to describe a specific form of self-fertilization in plants. It refers to the phenomenon in which an individual organism fertilizes its own eggs, through a process known as self-pollination, but where the genetic makeup of the sperm and eggs involved is not exactly identical. In autoallogamy, the self-pollinated offspring may possess a different combination of parental genes, resulting in a certain level of genetic diversity or heterozygosity.
This reproductive mechanism occurs when a plant possesses both male and female reproductive organs within the same individual. The plant releases pollen from its anthers, which is then transferred to the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant. The pollen grains travel through the style and reach the ovules, where fertilization takes place. While the fertilization occurs within the same organism, the resulting offspring may have diverse genetic characteristics due to recombination or variation in the genetic material.
Autoallogamy is different from the concept of autogamy, which refers to true self-fertilization where the genetic makeup of the sperm and eggs involved is identical. In autoallogamy, there is the potential for increased genetic diversity and outcrossing within a population, as it involves the transfer of pollen between flowers or individuals within the same population.
This reproductive strategy can have important implications for plant populations, as it can result in both inbreeding and outbreeding, thus influencing genetic variation, survival, and adaptability in changing environments.
Common Misspellings for AUTOALLOGAMY
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- autiallogamy
- autkallogamy
- autlallogamy
- autpallogamy
Etymology of AUTOALLOGAMY
The word "autoallogamy" is composed of two parts: "auto-" and "allogamy".
1. "Auto-" is derived from the Greek word "autos" which means "self" or "same". It is most commonly used as a prefix in English words to indicate something related to oneself or within oneself.
2. "Allogamy" is also of Greek origin, stemming from "allos" meaning "other" or "different", and "gamos" meaning "marriage" or "union". "Allogamy" refers to the process of fertilization or reproduction between individuals from different plants or animals.
Combining these two parts, "autoallogamy" refers to a form of reproduction in which an individual is capable of self-fertilization (auto) but also has the ability to cross-fertilize with other individuals (allogamy).
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