Term:
Fertilization
Fertilization
Definition:
In botany, the union between a sperm cell released by a pollen grain and an egg cell in an ovule of a flower. This union results in the development of the embryo within a seed.
In botany, the union between a sperm cell released by a pollen grain and an egg cell in an ovule of a flower. This union results in the development of the embryo within a seed.
Notes:
In contrast to fertizilation, pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another. Pollination must take place before fertization takes place.
In contrast to fertizilation, pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another. Pollination must take place before fertization takes place.