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The rotation of centrosomes and associated pronuclei in one-cell embryos such as those of Caenorhabditis elegans, occurring as a transition between pronuclear migration and pronuclear fusion. The assembly and organization of the sperm flagellar axoneme, the bundle of microtubules and associated proteins that forms the core of the eukaryotic sperm flagellum, and is responsible for movement. Fusion of mitochondria during insect spermatid differentiation to form two masses, which wrap around each other to form a densely packed sphere called the Nebenkern. The synthesis, deposition, and organization of the materials in a cell of an ovary; where the cell can then undergo meiosis and form an ovum. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The phase of growth and gene expression that male germ cells undergo as they enter the spermatocyte stage. The cells grow in volume and transcribe most of the gene products needed for the morphological events that follow meiosis. The establishment, maintenance and elaboration of an axis in the oocyte. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. Construction of the chorion portion of the eggshell, which comprises the channels for gas exchange in an insect eggshell. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of an immature germ cell over time, from its formation to the mature structure (gamete). A germ cell is any reproductive cell in a multicellular organism. Programmed cell death of an errant germ line cell that are outside the normal migratory path or ectopic to the gonad. This is an important mechanism of regulating germ cell survival within the embryo. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the embryo over time, from zygote formation to the end of seed dormancy. An example of this process is found in Arabidopsis thaliana. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the anther over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process by which a seed acquires tolerance to severe drying, before entering into a dry, either dormant or quiescent state. A biological process whose specific outcome is the progression of an integrated living unit: an anatomical structure (which may be a subcellular structure, cell, tissue, or organ), or organism over time from an initial condition to a later condition. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the gonadal mesoderm over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The gonadal mesoderm is the middle layer of the three primary germ layers of the embryo which will go on to form the gonads of the organism. The process by which the identity of a floral organ primordium is specified. Identity is considered to be the aggregate of characteristics by which a structure is recognized. The process that gives rise to floral organs. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the integument over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Integument is one of the layers of tissue that usually covers the ovule, enveloping the nucellus and forming the micropyle at the apex. The process by which the anatomical structures of the floral organ are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the embryonic meristem over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the pole cell over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Formation of a small group of cells (pole cells) at the posterior pole of the insect blastula. They are the first cells to cellularize after the arrival of nuclei at the end of the syncytial blastula stage and are the precursors to the insect germ cells. Process by which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a pole cell regardless of its environment; upon determination, the cell fate cannot be reversed. Any process that modulates the number of floral organs formed in a floral whorl. The process by which the dormant state is broken in a seed. Dormancy is characterized by a suspension of physiological activity that can be reactivated upon release. The process whereby relatively unspecialized cells acquires specialized structural and functions of a neuroendocrine cell of the prostate gland acinus. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the anther septum over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The anther septum is a thin partition or stretch of cells that are present in the anther dehiscence zone. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the fruit septum over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The fruit septum is a thin partition or membrane that divides a cavity or a mass of tissue in the fruit. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a smooth muscle cell of the prostate glandular acinus. The process that occurs during oogenesis involving the ovarian follicle cells, somatic cells which surround the germ cells of an ovary. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the ovary septum over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The ovary septum is the thin partition that divides the ovary, the basal portion of a carpel or group of fused carpels, that encloses the ovule(s). Construction of the eggshell, a product of the somatic follicle cell epithelium and a structure that supports the egg in a hostile environment, minimizing water loss whilst allowing gas exchanges essential for embryonic respiration. The process by which the anatomical structures of the flower are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. A process required for sperm to reach fertilization competence. Sperm undergo an incompletely understood series of morphological and molecular maturational processes, termed capacitation, involving, among other processes, protein tyrosine phosphorylation and increased intracellular calcium. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a floral whorl over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A floral whorl is a circular arrangement of parts of a flower arising from a stem of a plant. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the floral organ over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of Hulle cells over time, from their formation to the mature structures. Hulle cells are specialized multinucleate cells that originate from a nest-like aggregation of hyphae during sexual development and serve as nurse cells to the developing cleistothecium, or fruiting body. The increase in size or mass of the prostate gland where the increase in size or mass has the specific outcome of the progression of the gland, from its formation to its mature state. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of phialides over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Phialides are specialized cells that bud from the ends of metulae on the conidiophore tip. Chains of conidia, or asexual spores, develop from the phialide tips. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized immature germ cell acquires the specialized features of a mature female gamete. The process by which the anatomical structures of genitalia are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The genitalia are the organs of reproduction or generation, external and internal. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a pollen tube over time, from its initial formation to a mature structure. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a sorocarp stalk cell, any of the cellulose-covered cells that form the stalk of a sorocarp. An example of this process is found in Dictyostelium discoideum. The regionalization process that gives rise to the structural pattern of a chorion-containing eggshell such as those found in insects. Any process that establishes and transmits the specification of sexual status of an individual organism. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the aggregate over time, from its formation to the point when a slug is formed. Aggregate development begins in response to starvation and continues by the chemoattractant-mediated movement of cells toward each other. The aggregate is a multicellular structure that gives rise to the slug. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the seed coat over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the slug over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Slug development begins when the aggregate rises upwards to form a finger-shaped structure and ends when culmination begins. Slug development takes place during sorocarp development. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the sorocarp stalk over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The sorocarp stalk is a tubular structure that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. An example of this process is found in Dictyostelium discoideum. Formation of a single follicular epithelium around the germ-line derived cells of a cyst. The process whereby a prostate epithelial cord bifurcates at its end. The progression of a glandular acinus of the prostate gland over time, from its initial formation to the mature structure. The glandular acini are the saclike structures of the gland. The branching process by which the mammary gland ducts form tertiary branches off of the secondary branches as part of diestrus and pregnancy. The process that gives rise to the flower. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The process that contributes to the act of creating the structural organization of the flower. This process pertains to the physical shaping of a rudimentary structure. The process aimed at the progression of a microsporocyte cell over time, from initial commitment of the cell to a specific fate, to the fully functional differentiated cell. A microsporocyte is a diploid (2n) cell that undergoes meiosis and forms four haploid (1n) microspores; also called microspore mother cell and, in seed plants, pollen mother cell. The process by which the branching structure of the mammary gland duct is generated and organized as a part of pregnancy. The process by which the branching structure of the mammary gland duct is generated and organized during the period of sexual maturity in mammals. The mammary gland is a large compound sebaceous gland that in female mammals is modified to secrete milk. The developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for an epithelial cell of the prostate gland to attain its fully functional state. An epithelial cell is a cell usually found in a two-dimensional sheet with a free surface. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of an epithelial cell of the prostate gland. The process by which the prostate gland stroma is generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The prostate gland stroma is made up of the mesenchymal or fibroblast cells of the prostate gland. The process by which the anatomical structures of epithelia of the prostate gland are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. An epithelium consists of closely packed cells arranged in one or more layers, that covers the outer surfaces of the body or lines any internal cavity or tube. The resolution of the male germline syncytium or cyst into individual gametes by packaging each spermatid into its own plasma membrane. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the primary sexual characteristics over time, from their formation to the mature structures. The primary sexual characteristics are the testes in males and the ovaries in females and they develop in response to sex hormone secretion. Construction of a stage-1 egg chamber in the anterior part of the germarium, from the progeny of germ-line and somatic stem cells. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the secondary sexual characteristics over time, from their formation to the mature structures. In humans, these include growth of axillary, chest, and pubic hair, voice changes, testicular/penile enlargement, breast development and menstrual periods. Development occurs in response to sex hormone secretion. Growth of the egg chamber between the time it leaves the germarium and the onset of vitellogenesis. During this time both nurse cells and the oocyte undergo developmental changes including nuclear organization and cytoplasmic growth. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The developmental process by which an organism senses the number of X chromosomes and autosomes in its genomic complement and responds to it. Process by which a germarium-derived cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into an oocyte cell regardless of its environment; upon determination, the cell fate cannot be reversed. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The developmental process by which an organism interprets its X to autosomal chromosomal complement. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the culminant over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Culmination begins with a morphogenetic change of the finger-like or migratory slug giving rise to an organized structure containing a stalk and a sorus. This process is the final stage of sorocarp development. The controlled shedding of floral organs. Any process specifically pertinent to the functioning of integrated living units: cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. A process is a collection of molecular events with a defined beginning and end. The process involved in transforming a meristem that produces vegetative structures, such as leaves, into a meristem that produces reproductive structures, such as a flower or an inflorescence. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the tapetal layer over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a tapetal cell. The tapetum is a layer of cells that provides a source of nutrition for the pollen grains as they mature. The process that gives rise to the tapetal layer. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The tapetum is a layer of cells that provides a source of nutrition for the pollen grains as they mature. The process that determines the orientation of the floral organs with reference to the central axis of the flower. The process by which the anatomical structures of the tapetal layer are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The tapetum is a layer of cells that provides a source of nutrition for the pollen grains as they mature. Polarization of the ovarian follicle cells along the dorsal/ventral axis. An example of this process is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The process that gives rise to the floral whorl. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The process by which the anatomical structures of a prostate gland are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized structural and/or functional features of a Leydig cell. A Leydig cell is a testosterone-secreting cell in the interstitial area, between the seminiferous tubules, in the testis. The process by which the anatomical structures of the floral whorl are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The process by which differentiated, resting cells are formed from a substrate mycelium; characteristic of many members of the order Actinomycetales. The process that contributes to the act of creating the structural organization of the floral whorl. This process pertains to the physical shaping of a rudimentary structure. The process by which a specific region of the urogenital sinus epithelium is delineated into the area in which the prostate gland will develop. The process by which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a tapetal cell of anthers in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. The process by which an oocyte irreversibly increases in size over time by accretion and biosynthetic production of matter similar to that already present. A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for an oocyte to attain its fully functional state. Oocyte maturation commences after reinitiation of meiosis commonly starting with germinal vesicle breakdown, and continues up to the second meiotic arrest prior to fertilization. The reproductive developmental process whose specific outcome is the progression of structures that will be used in the process of creating new individuals from one or more parents, from their formation to the mature structures. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized structural and/or functional features of a Sertoli cell. A Sertoli cell is a supporting cell projecting inward from the basement membrane of seminiferous tubules. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a Sertoli cell over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Cell development does not include the steps involved in committing a cell to a Sertoli cell fate. The process whereby the developmental fate of a cell becomes restricted such that it will develop into an oocyte. Establishment of the micropyle, a single cone-shaped specialization of the chorion that allows sperm entry into the egg prior to fertilization. The process by which the structures of an oocyte are generated and organized. This process occurs while the initially relatively unspecialized cell is acquiring the specialized features of an oocyte. The establishment of the sex of an organism by physical differentiation. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the genitalia over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Establishment of the dorsal filaments, elaborate specializations of the chorion that protrude from the anterior end of the egg and facilitate embryonic respiration. Synergid cells undergo degeneration and death in response to penetration by the pollen tube. It is an active process that involves a dramatic decrease in cell volume, collapse of the vacuoles, and complete disintegration of the plasma membrane and most organelles. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the ovule over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The ovule is the structure in seed plants enclosing the female gametophyte, and is composed of the nucellus, one or two integuments, and the funiculus; it develops into the seed. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the stigma over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The stigma is the pollen-receptive surface of a carpel or group of fused carpels, usually sticky. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of metulae over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Metulae are elongated mononucleate cells that bud from the surface of the conidiophore tip. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the conidiophore stalk over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The conidiophore stalk is part of a specialized hypha that extends aerially from the growth substrate and supports structures from which conidia, or asexual spores, develop. The process by which the anatomical structures of inflorescences are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. An inflorescence is the part of a seed plant body that is usually above ground and that can bear flowers. The establishment, maintenance and elaboration of the longitudinal axis. In plants, this is the axis that runs from the shoot to the root. The process whereby a subpopulation of granulosa cells surrounding the oocyte acquires the specialized features of an ovarian cumulus cell. The process by which the anatomical structures of the ovule are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The ovule is the structure in seed plants enclosing the female gametophyte, and is composed of the nucellus, one or two integuments, and the funiculus; it develops into the seed. Increase in size of antral follicles due to cell proliferation and/or growth of the antral cavity. Establishment of a pattern of pigment in one sex that is not observed in the other sex. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the style over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The style is an elongated part of a carpel, or group of fused carpels, and it lies between the ovary and the stigma. The process whereby the developmental fate of a cell becomes restricted such that it will develop into an apical cell. The apical cell is the upper cell formed after the first division of the zygote. The process whereby an uncellularized embryo sac nucleus cellularizes and acquires the specialized features of an egg cell. An example of this process is found in Arabidopsis thaliana. The formation of the acrosome from the spermatid Golgi. A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals by one or two organisms. The new individuals inherit some proportion of their genetic material from the parent or parents. The process by which a dormant state is induced, maintained and broken in a seed. Dormancy is characterized by a suspension of physiological activity that can be reactivated. The formation of spores derived from the products of meiosis. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a spermatid cell. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the floral nectaries over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The process by which the anatomical structures of the cotyledon are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The cotyledon is the modified leaf (seed leaf), found as part of the embryo in plant seeds. It is involved in either storage or absorption of food reserves. Dicotyledonous seeds contain two cotyledons, while monocotyledonous seeds contain only one. The cotyledons may appear above ground and show photosynthetic activity in the seedling. The cellular and vascular changes occurring in the endometrium of the pregnant uterus just after the onset of blastocyst implantation. This process involves the proliferation and differentiation of the fibroblast-like endometrial stromal cells into large, polyploid decidual cells that eventually form the maternal component of the placenta. The process by which the anatomical structures of the gonads are generated and organized. A gonad is an animal organ producing gametes, e.g. the testes or the ovary in mammals. The sex-specific patterns of primoridia growth and differentiation in the genital imaginal disc. The anal primordium of the genital disc develops in both sexes, but depending on the genetic sex gives rise to either male or female analia. Depending on the genetic sex, only one of the two genital primordia develop. In females the female genital primordium develops and gives rise to the female genitalia whereas the male primordium is repressed. Conversely, in males the male genital primordium develops and gives rise to the male genitalia whereas the female genital primordium is repressed. The process whereby a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a haploid sperm cell within the plant gametophyte. Growth of pollen via tip extension of the intine wall. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the filament over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Filament is the stalk of a stamen. The process by which the Mullerian ducts, primordia of the oviducts, uterus and upper vagina, undergo regression in male embryos. Development of ovarian follicle cells to create the interfollicular stalks that connect the egg chambers of progressive developmental stages. An example of this process is found in Drosophila melanogaster. Polarization of the follicle cells of an insect ovary along the anterior/posterior axis. The progression of physiological phases, occurring in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years. The menstrual cycle is an ovulation cycle where the endometrium is shed if pregnancy does not occur. The process by which the sorocarp is generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. An example of this process is found in Dictyostelium discoideum. The increase in size or mass of an inflorescence meristem, a population of undifferentiated cells in a plant shoot which produces small leaves and then floral meristems, which will give rise to flowers. The production by an organism of new individuals that contain some portion of their genetic material inherited from that organism. The increase in size or mass of a floral meristem, a population of undifferentiated cells in a plant that gives rise to a flower. The process by which the anatomical structures of the seed are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The specification of a meristem which will give rise to a primary or lateral root. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the endosperm over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The endosperm is formed during fertilization and provides nutrients to the developing embryo. The specification of the meristem which will give rise to all post-embryonic above-ground structures of the plant as well as the non-root below-ground structures, such as rhizomes and tubers. The process by which a floral meristem becomes determinate (i.e. ceases to produce lateral organs and may or may not terminally differentiate). A developmental process by which a progressive change in the state of some part of an organism specifically contributes to its ability to form offspring. The process by which the anatomical structures of a fruit are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. A fruit is a reproductive body of a seed plant. The change in form (cell shape and size) that occurs during sexual reproduction in order to facilitate direct contact between the compatible mating types in organisms that undergo conjugation cellular fusion. The process by which the cellular identity of Sertoli cells is acquired and determined. The regionalization process by which the identity of an ovule is specified. Identity is considered to be the aggregate of characteristics by which a structure is recognized.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: reproductive developmental process
Acc: GO:0003006
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: A developmental process by which a progressive change in the state of some part of an organism specifically contributes to its ability to form offspring.
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GO:0003006 - reproductive developmental process (interactive image map)
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