Question

what is self pollination?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Self-pollination is a form of pollination in which pollen from the same plant arrives at the stigma of a flower (in flowering plants) or at the ovule (in gymnosperms).

Answer 2

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$\sf \pink {\underline{\underline{Pollination:-}}}$Pollination is the mechanism of transfer of pollen grains from anther to Stigma of a pistil.

$\sf \purple {\underline{\underline{Self-Pollination:-}}}$Autogamy which is otherwise referred to as self-pollination is achieved within the same flower.

->It is also know as selfing.

->Self-pollination leads to the production of plants with less genetic diversity, since genetic material from the same plant is used to form gametes, and eventually, the zygote.

->But it may lead to the weakening of species due to continuous selfing.

$\sf \orange {\underline{\underline{Examples:-}}}$Orchids , sunflowers , tridax , apricots , rice , wheat , peas , Tomatoes , End of thinking capacity....

$\sf \blue {\underline{\underline{Amusing\: fact:-}}}$Bumble bees have long been recognized as important pollinators of crops and native plants.

In recent years, they have been reared commercially and used to pollinate greenhouse crops , particularly tomatoes and eggplant[Brinjal].