ovule

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In addition to the 45-minute blocking process that prevents multiple sperm from fertilizing the same ovule, a repulsion signal also directs rejected suitors towards other unpaired ovules.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

The tube extends through the style and into the ovary, allowing sperm cells to reach the egg and central cells in an ovule for fertilization.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

The ovule, sheltered within the ovary of the carpel, contains the megasporangium protected by two layers of integuments and the ovary wall.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Either the ovule or part of the ovary, which is diploid in nature, gives rise to a new seed.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Having the ovule inverted at an early period in its development, so that the chalaza is as the apparent apex; Ð opposed to orthotropous.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah