Question

explain the difference between self pollination and cross pollination?
short answer​

Answer 1

SELF-POLLINATION

1) The process of transferring the pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or the stigma of a flower on the same plant is called self-pollination.

2) It occurs in genetically same plants.

3) No external pollinating agents are required.

4) Eg- Orchids.

CROSS-POLLINATION

1) The process by which the pollen grains are transferred from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same species is called cross-pollination.

2) It occurs in genetically different plants of the same species.

3) External pollinating agents are required for this type of pollination (water, wind, insects etc).

4) Eg- Papaya.

Answer 2

Answer:

Self pollination:-

1. pollen grains are transferred to the stigma of the same flower.
2. occurs in sexual plants having anther and stigma maturing at same time.
3. it takes place in plants like wheat, peas, etc.

Cross pollination:-

1. pollen grains are carried to stigma of another flower.
2. occurs in sexual plants having anther and stigma maturing at different times
3. it takes place in plants like lady finger tomato , etc

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