Sentence examples for fecundation from inspiring English sources

This dual character finds its explanation in the ancient belief that, by his very chastity, an ascetic accumulates (sexual) power that can be discharged suddenly and completely, resulting in the fecundation of the soil.

The flowers of such figs were once regarded as incapable of fecundation and were therefore designated as mule flowers; but it has been proved that all common figs can produce fertile seeds if the flowers are pollinated.