Tachyspory

Tachyspory is a form of dehiscence where seed is rapidly released from a cone or fruit upon maturity, as opposed to bradyspory, the slow release of seed over time.[1] It is a word used in botany to describe seed dispersal.

Oenothera sp. that experiences tachyspory

"Tachy" is a word-forming element meaning "rapid, swift, fast", from Latinized comb. form of Greek takhy "swift".[2]

References
  1. Pijl, L. van der (2012-12-06). Principles of Dispersal in Higher Plants. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9783642879258.
  2. "the definition of tachy-". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
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