microsporogenesis

Noun

Meaning

(botany) The formation of four haploid microspores by meiosis.

(botany) In angiosperms, the formation of pollen and thus the production of the male gametophyte.

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It seems that when the Asparagales first diverged they developed simultaneous microsporogenesis, which the 'lower' Asparagale families retain. Source: Internet

Orchids have simultaneous microsporogenesis and inferior ovaries, two characters that are typical of the 'lower Asparagales'. Source: Internet

In successive microsporogenesis, walls are laid down separating the daughter cells after each division. Source: Internet

There are two kinds of microsporogenesis: successive and simultaneous (although intermediates exist). Source: Internet

While there may be a continuum with intermediate forms, the type of microsporogenesis has systematic significance. Source: Internet

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