ectogeny

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Etymology[edit]

ecto- +‎ -geny

Noun[edit]

ectogeny (uncountable)

  1. (botany) The effect of pollen on parts of the seed and fruit lying outside the embryo and endosperm.
    Synonym: metaxenia

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