1. The egg nucleus is in a resting condition when the male nucleus, in spireme stage, comes in contact with it. 2. Distinct male and female spiremes are formed which are segmented into chromosomes while the nuclei are in contact. 3. On the equatorial plate the male and female chromosomes come together in x number of pairs and divide by means of a transverse break, each pair forming 4 segments. The segments move to the poles in pairs. Of the 4x segments formed, 2x go to each pole of the spindle. 4. The chromosomes on the equatorial plate of the second division of the fertilized egg divide longitudinally. 5. The endosperm nucleus divides at least twice before the fertilized egg undergoes division. 6. A distinct spireme is formed in each of the nuclei of the triple fusion, and the 3x segments are oriented on the equatorial plate. 7. The endosperm nucleus divides in the typical vegetative manner by means of a longitudinal splitting of the chromosomes.