self-fertilization

[US]/[ˈself ˌfɜːtɪlaɪzʃən]/
[UK]/[ˈself ˌfɜːrtəˌlaɪzʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The process by which a plant fertilizes itself.; Self-pollination.; The ability of a plant to fertilize itself.

Phrases & Collocations

self-fertilization process

facilitates self-fertilization

preventing self-fertilization

self-fertilization mechanism

allows self-fertilization

self-fertilization rate

avoiding self-fertilization

self-fertilization occurs

self-fertilization traits

Example Sentences

the plant's ability to thrive through self-fertilization is remarkable.

self-fertilization can lead to reduced genetic diversity in some species.

researchers are studying the prevalence of self-fertilization in crop plants.

some plants utilize self-fertilization as a backup reproductive strategy.

the evolutionary advantages of self-fertilization are still being debated.

self-fertilization allows plants to reproduce even without pollinators.

we observed frequent self-fertilization in the isolated population.

self-fertilization provides a reliable means of reproduction in harsh environments.

the study investigated the impact of self-fertilization on plant fitness.

self-fertilization is a common reproductive strategy in annual plants.

despite its limitations, self-fertilization ensures reproductive success.

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