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Does apomixis require fertilization and pollination? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Does apomixis require fertilization and pollination? Give reasons in support of your answer.
No, apomixis does not require pollination and fertilization. This is because apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction in which the female reproductive apparatus is used. The embryos can develop directly from the nucellus or synergids.