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NALT Full

Preferred term

harmomegathy

Type

Topic

Definition

Harmomegathy is the process by which pollen grains and spores change in shape to accommodate variations in the volume of the cytoplasm caused by cells changing hydration.
Source: Fernfindez, M.C. and Rodriguez-Garcia. Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology 85 (1995) 99-109
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

plant-water relations

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harmomegatia

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/334296

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