inantherate (Meaning)
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inantherate (a.)
Not bearing anthers; -- said of sterile stamens.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inantherate
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inantherate Sentence Examples
- The inantherate conifer species have male cones without anthers.
- Inantherate flowers lack stamens and anthers, rendering them incapable of producing pollen.
- The inantherate mutation in Arabidopsis thaliana disrupts male fertility by preventing anther development.
- Inantherate mutants in maize exhibit reduced seed set due to a lack of viable pollen.
- Researchers are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying inantheration in crops to improve reproductive efficiency.
- Inantherate taxa within the Pinaceae family include genera such as Pseudotsuga and Larix.
- The inantherate condition can be either genetically or environmentally induced.
- Inantherate plants are often used in breeding programs to create sterile hybrids.
- The inantherate trait has potential applications in crop development, including the production of seedless varieties.
- The study of inantherate species provides valuable insights into the genetic and developmental pathways involved in male reproductive organogenesis.
FAQs About the word inantherate
Not bearing anthers; -- said of sterile stamens.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The inantherate conifer species have male cones without anthers.
Inantherate flowers lack stamens and anthers, rendering them incapable of producing pollen.
The inantherate mutation in Arabidopsis thaliana disrupts male fertility by preventing anther development.
Inantherate mutants in maize exhibit reduced seed set due to a lack of viable pollen.
