This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Plants & Botany has 29 clues. Answers range from 5 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
reproduction that involves only one parent - produces identical offspring.
reproduction that involves the union of two sex cells (gametes) > produces non-identical offspring
Haploid (contain half the number of chromosomes) cells capable of fusion.
Consists of the male [reproductive] parts of the flower.
Consists of the female [reproductive] parts of the flower.
the stalk part of the stamen.
the part of the stamen that produces pollen.
Where the pollen lands
The neck part of the carpel through which the pollen tube grows.
Becomes the fruit after fertilisation
Becomes the seed after fertilisation
Form of nuclear division resulting in four haploid daughter cells.
Form of nuclear cell division resulting in two diploid daughter cells identical to parent.
cell that has one set of chromosomes (1/2 the total #)
cell that has 2 sets of chromosomes (full amount)
The transfer of pollen from the anther to a stigma of a flower from the same species.
the transfer of pollen from the anther to a stigma on the same plant.
the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma on a different plant (of the same species)
The union of the male and female gametes to form a diploid zygote.
The part of the plant embryo that develops into a root
The part of the plant embryo that develops into the shoot
A seed leaf
seed that has no endosperm when fully formed
seed that contains some endosperm when fully formed
transform from integuments to form the seed coat
Fertilised egg [that eventually becomes the embryo]
The scattering/transfer of seeds or fruit away from the parent plant
Resting period when seeds have low metabolic rate and no growth occurs [even though conditions for growth may be present]
Start of (re)growth of the embryo in a seed [after dormancy period _ if conditions are suitable]