self-sterile
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-sterile
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Two of these plants were covered by a net, and were found not to be so completely self-sterile as in Brazil.
From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles
Flowers on plan of six, self-sterile, open in mid-season; stamens reflexed.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
The variety is self-sterile and must be set near other varieties.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
Mr. Scott also found that this species, as well as two of its varieties, were self-sterile, as did Gartner in the case of Verbascum nigrum.
From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles
Flowers almost self-sterile, open medium late; stamens upright.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
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