gametophyte development

Term ID

GO:0048229

Synonyms

• gametogenesis

Definition

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the gametophyte over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The gametophyte is the gamete-producing individual or phase in the life cycle having alternation of generations. An example of this process is found in Arabidopsis thaliana.

References

Ontology

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