What is geitonogamy? Give its one similarity to
(i) Autogamy and
(ii) Xenogamy.
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Geitonogamy − It is the transfer of pollens from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower in thesame plant. Genetically, it is similar toautogamy, but it requires pollinating agents. Xenogamy − It is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to thestigma of a different plant.
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Geitonogamy is pollen from onethe condition in which flower are deposited on the stigma of another flower borne on the same plant.
(i) Similarity to autogamy In autogamy, pollination is achieved within the same flower or plant (genetic similarity).
(ii) Similarity to xenogamy Pollen grains are transferred from anther to the stigma of a different flowers, which shows genetic dissimilarity (as in xenogamy).
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