Monocarpic

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Monocarpic

Monocarpic (pronunciation: /mɒnəˈkɑːpɪk/) is a term used in Botany to describe a type of plant that flowers, sets seeds and then dies. The term is derived from the Greek words 'mono' meaning 'one' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.

Etymology

The term 'Monocarpic' is derived from the Greek words 'mono' meaning 'one' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe plants that only flower and fruit once before dying.

Related Terms

  • Semelparity: A term used in Biology to describe the reproductive strategy of an organism that reproduces only once in its lifetime before dying. Monocarpic plants are an example of semelparous organisms.
  • Polycarpic: The opposite of monocarpic, polycarpic plants are capable of flowering and fruiting many times throughout their lives.
  • Annual plant: These are typically monocarpic plants that complete their life cycle in one year.
  • Biennial plant: These are plants that take two years to complete their life cycle and are often monocarpic.
  • Perennial plant: These are plants that live for more than two years. They can be either monocarpic or polycarpic.

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