noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-propagation; self-fertilization; selfing
Biological term for reproduction without a partner, especially in plants. Often used in genetics and botany contexts.
この植物は自殖によって種子を作る。
This plant produces seeds through self-fertilization.
自殖を繰り返すと遺
Repeated selfing leads to a loss of genetic diversity.