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cytoplasmic male sterility
Genetic defect due to defective functions of mitochondria in the pollen. Fertilization will not occur. Exploited in certain plant breeding strategies, such as F1-hybrid maize cultivars.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Biotechnologie
- Catégorie : Genetic engineering
- Organization: FAO
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