Selfed: meaning, definitions and examples
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selfed
[ selfd ]
botanical context
Selfed refers to the process of self-pollination, where a flower fertilizes itself. This process is common in plants and allows for the continuation of a species without the need for a mate. Selfing can lead to reduced genetic diversity but may ensure reproductive success under certain conditions.
Synonyms
self-fertilized, self-pollinated.
Examples of usage
- The plant selfed, ensuring the production of seeds.
- In controlled experiments, the flowers were selfed to observe genetic outcomes.
- Many species can be selfed when pollinators are scarce.
- Selfed plants often show traits of inbreeding.
Translations
Translations of the word "selfed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 auto-polenização
🇮🇳 स्वयं-परागण
🇩🇪 Selbstbestäubung
🇮🇩 pollenisasi sendiri
🇺🇦 самоопилення
🇵🇱 samopylenie
🇯🇵 自己受粉
🇫🇷 auto-pollinisation
🇪🇸 autopolinización
🇹🇷 kendiliğinden tozlaşma
🇰🇷 자기 수분
🇸🇦 التلقيح الذاتي
🇨🇿 samoopylení
🇸🇰 samoopelenie
🇨🇳 自花授粉
🇸🇮 samoopraševanje
🇮🇸 sjálfsfrjóvgun
🇰🇿 өздігінен тозаңдану
🇬🇪 თვითმხილველობა
🇦🇿 öz-özünə tozlaşma
🇲🇽 autopolinización
Etymology
The term 'selfed' comes from the combination of 'self' and the past participle 'ed'. The word 'self' has its roots in Old English 'seolf', which referred to one's own person or identity. The concept of self-pollination has been studied since the 18th century, but the specific term 'selfed' gained popularity with the advancement of botanical sciences and genetics in the 20th century. As researchers explored plant reproduction, understanding selfing became crucial for plant breeding and conservation efforts.