self-fertile
Needs no partner
Self-fertile describes a plant or organism capable of fertilizing itself without needing pollen or genetic material from another individual.
Many fruit trees are not self-fertile and require a compatible variety nearby for cross-pollination: This apple variety is self-fertile, so you only need one tree.
The opposite is self-sterile.
Marriage among similars
- monoeciousHaving both sexes
- hermaphroditicHaving both reproductive systems
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
pistil · ovule · pollen · pollination · cross-pollination · germination
Fruit tree plantation
- cultivarBred plant variety
- varietyState of being diverse
- graftingJoining tissues to grow together
- rootstockBase for grafted plants
fruiting · yield · harvest · pollinator · single-tree · backyard · dwarf · espalier
Self-directed and free
- unaidedWithout external support
- soloPerformance by one
- singleOne in number
- standaloneComplete without attachments
unassisted · low-maintenance · reliable · productive · convenient · practical
homogamy
Marriage among similars
- monoeciousHaving both sexes
- hermaphroditicHaving both reproductive systems
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
stamen · pistil · ovule · pollen · pollination · cross-pollination · germination
orchard
Fruit tree plantation
rootstock · fruiting · yield · harvest · pollinator · single-tree · backyard · dwarf · espalier · greenhouse
autonomous
Self-directed and free
standalone · unassisted · low-maintenance · reliable · productive · convenient · practical
- cultivarscultivar, Honeycrisp, Fuji apple, Gala apple, Granny Smith
self, fertile, selves, selfhood, selfish, selfishly, selfishness, selfless, selflessly