Question

define self pollination

Answer 1

Self- pollination is the pollination of a flower by pollen from the same flower or from another flower on the same plant...

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Self pollination -

• When transfer of pollen grain occurs from anther of a flower to stigma of same flower, it is called self-pollination.
• For example, rice, tomatoes, coconut, etc.

# Merits of self-pollination -

1. Maintains purity of characteristics.
2. No need of pollinating agents.
3. Wastage of pollens is avoided.

# Demerits of self-pollination -

1. No adaptation to surrounding environment.
2. Less immunity to infections.
3. New varieties are not possible.

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