what is Cross pollination? Give the details of different agencies helping the Cross pollination
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Pollination
The transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the stigma of a flower is called pollination. The agents that help in pollination are wind, water and insects. Pollination is of two types: self pollination and cross pollination.
Self pollination
In this type of pollination, pollen grains from the anther are transferred to the stigma of the same flower or another flower of the same plant.
Cross pollination
In this type of pollination, pollen grains are transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower,located on a different plant of the same kind. Agents such as air and insects help in cross pollination.
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