Apomixis (also known as Male Apomixis, Apomixis, Male): Asexual reproduction resulting in the formation of viable seeds from FLOWERS without fertlization (i.e. use of POLLEN). Progeny plants produced from apomictic seeds are perfect clones of the parent.

NIH MeSH · D060832Phenomena and Processes

Apomixis

Also known asMale Apomixis · Apomixis, Male

Definition

Asexual reproduction resulting in the formation of viable seeds from FLOWERS without fertlization (i.e. use of POLLEN). Progeny plants produced from apomictic seeds are perfect clones of the parent.

MeSH classification

  • G08.686.784.830.500.500
  • G15.547.500

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Common questions about Apomixis

What does Apomixis mean in medicine?
Asexual reproduction resulting in the formation of viable seeds from FLOWERS without fertlization (i.e. use of POLLEN). Progeny plants produced from apomictic seeds are perfect clones of the parent. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Apomixis known by any other names?
Yes. Apomixis is also referred to as Male Apomixis, Apomixis, Male in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Apomixis sit in the medical classification?
Apomixis falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G08.686.784.830.500.500, G15.547.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D060832) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗