sporogenesis

[ spawr-uh-jen-uh-sis, spohr- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. the production of spores; sporogony.
2. reproduction by means of spores.

sporogenesis

/ ˌspɔːrəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; spɔːˈrɒdʒɪnəs; spɒ-; ˌspɒ- /

noun

1. the process of spore formation in plants and animals

sporogenesis

/ spôr′ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

1. The formation or production of spores. Sporogenesis may result from mitosis or meiosis. Plant spores result from meiosis, whereas fungal spores may result from either mitosis or meiosis depending on the species.

Derived Forms

• sporogenous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporogenesis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; sporo- + -genesis