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Meaning of megasporogenesis in English:

megasporogenesis

Pronunciation /ˌmɛɡəˌspɒrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Botany

  • The process of formation of megaspores.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Botanical Gazette. From megaspore + -o- + -genesis, after sporogenesis.