In a manner that involves or relates to apomixis; by means of asexual reproduction in plants.
From apomictical (adjective) + -ly adverbial suffix. The adverbial form allows scientists to describe processes or events that occur through apomictic mechanisms.
When botanists say a plant reproduces 'apomictically,' they mean it's making identical copies of itself—it's the botanical equivalent of a living photocopy machine that doesn't need a partner.
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