How to Avoid Sex

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Apomixis is the natural ability of more than 400 plant species to reproduce asexually through seed ( Nogler, 1984a). Sexual embryos result from the union of male and female gametes, which produces genetically varied offspring. In contrast, apomictic embryos are formed without paternal contribution. Therefore, apomictic offspring carry the full genetic constitution of the mother and form a stable clone, a feature of great value for plant breeding and seed production.

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