noun
cross-fertilization; allogamy
Botanical term for fertilization between flowers of different plants, as opposed to self-fertilization.
See also: 他家受精
他家受精は遺伝的多様性を高める。
Cross-fertilization increases genetic diversity.
Self-fertilization within the same flower or plant, contrasting with 他家受精.
Compound of 他花 (other flower) and 受精 (fertilization).