propagule
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- noun
- /ˈprɒpəɡjuːl/
- Specialized
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propágulo
- Seeds serve as propagules that can develop into new plants when conditions are right.
- vegetative propagules
- seed propagule
- reproductive propagules
Examples
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Establishment probability will vary with the species, the habitat, and the flux of propagules (see the figure).
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Biofuel crops will be cultivated on massive spatial scales with the intentional introduction of seeds or other propagules for stand establishment.
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Relationship between propagule pressure and the probability of a normative species' establishment.
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Possible relationships exist between the numbers of propagules introduced to an environment and the resulting probability of establishing.
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Direct measurements involve tracking the release of propagules from a source plant and actually determining how far they move.
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Vegetative propagules have been instrumental in the dispersal of water plants by people.
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Use of crop seed cleaned of its unwanted propagules reduced some weed infestation.
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Turions resist unfavorable environmental conditions and are efficient propagules for aquatic plants.
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Therefore, the production and dispersal of sexual propagules and the subsequent establishment of seedlings are critical life-history stages for seagrasses.
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Although both species are perennial, C. demersum seldom produces seeds and disperses largely by vegetative propagules (Les 1991).
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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A small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant
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A very small thing made by some plants and fungi that can grow into a new plant or fungus
A small bud in sponges or plants that grows into a new individual
A seed or spore that is starting to grow
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A substance that slows down and can stop chemical reactions in the body or in a lab
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Etymology
The word propagule comes from the old Latin word propagare, which means 'to spread' or 'to make grow', and it shares the same root as propagate. So a propagule is a small part of a plant or other living thing, like a seed, spore, or cutting, that can grow into a new individual or colony.