Question

Explain the difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
Topic: Reproduction in Plants

Answer 1

$\textbf{Self Pollination }$

Pollination which takes place within the same flower or between two flowers of the same plant is called self pollination.

Example! : pea, China rose, etc.

$\textbf{Cross Pollination }$

Pollination which takes place between two flowers present on two different plants of the same species is called cross pollination.

It is common in most of the flowing plants.

Answer 2

$Here \: is \: the \: answer \: of \: your \: question$


`$\textbf{Self Pollination}$`


1. When pollen grain of one flower falls on the stigma of another flower of same species.

2. It doesn't depend upon agencies like wind, water, insect etc. for pollination.

3. During pollination small amount/number of pollen grains produced.

4. It takes place in a flower of same species.

5. Ex :- Pea, wheat etc.



`$\textbf{Cross pollination}$`


1. When transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to another flower of different plant but of same species, then it is known as cross pollination.

2. It depend upon agencies like wind, water, insects etc. for pollination.

3. During pollination large number of pollen grains produced.

4. It takes place in two different flowers of same species.

5. Ex :- Apple, orchids etc.


$Hope \: it \: helps \: you.$