Term Name: | male-female gamete recognition during double fertilization forming a zygote and endosperm |
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Synonyms: | gamete recognition, male-female gamete recognition |
Definition: | The initial contact step made between the male gamete and the female gamete during double fertilization forming a zygote and endosperm. An example can be found in Arabidopsis thaliana. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0080173] QuickGO AmiGO |