Question

How does the structure of the stigma aid in pollination?

Answer 1

Flowers have male parts called stamens that produce a sticky powder called pollen. Flowers also have a female part called the pistil. ... To be pollinated, pollen must be moved from a stamen to thestigma. When pollen from a plant's stamen is transferred to that same plant's stigma, it is called self-pollination.

Answer 2

Flowers have male parts called stamens that produce a sticky powder called pollen. Flowers also have a female part called the pistil. ... To be pollinated, pollen must be moved from a stamen to the stigma. When pollen from a plant's stamen is transferred to that same plant's stigma, it is called self-pollination.