Apomixis

Biology & Genetics

Also known as: Apomictic reproduction

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Apomixis is defined as any form of reproduction that occurs without fertilization. This term is used in contrast to amphimixis.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

APOMIXIS (from Greek apo—from and mixis—mixing, copulation), any reproduction occurring without fertilization (in contrast to amphimixis, see).

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“Apomixis.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/apomixis/