These forms, known as apomictic types, are on the verge of being perfected.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

Within the genus Pennisetum, apomictic types have been located in a number of species.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

The apomictic types of the wild Pennisetum species are not themselves promising as crops.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

For one thing, with apomictic pearl millet the farmer's fields would be safe from genetic drift.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

Most apomictic species are pseudogamous, meaning that pollen is necessary for fertilization of the central nucleus in order to develop endosperm.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dandelions, acquired characteristics, and creationism - The Panda's Thumb] Reference

For a third, apomictic pearl millet hybrids could be propagated by seeds for an unlimited number of generations without losing their genetic edge.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

Vybrids are made possible by the fact that certain rare sorghums are apomictic - they produce offspring without the male and female gametes fusing.    From Wordnik.com.  [9. Sorghum: Commercial Types] Reference

For another, seed from different apomictic varieties could be mixed, and the farmer would retain the security of natural diversity as well as the productivity of man-made varieties.    From Wordnik.com.  [6. Pearl Millet: Commercial Types] Reference

N. - non-sexual reproduction. apomictic, adj. apophasis.    From Wordnik.com.  [xml's Blinklist.com] Reference