self-sterile
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-sterile
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The grapes ripen unevenly, the flowers are self-sterile, and in some locations the vine is a shy bearer.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
Only nearly related species can be hybridized; and the resulting progeny is usually self-sterile, but not always.
From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa
The variety is self-sterile and must be set near other varieties.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
After casually observing that some of these plants were self-sterile, two plants taken by hazard were protected under separate nets.
From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles
Common experience in California, however, is that the Bartlett is self-fertile and not self-sterile as it is commonly reported in Eastern publications.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)
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