Pollination

What is Pollination? It is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther (or microsporophyll) to stigma (receptive regions of megasporophyll). In other words, the transfer of pollen grains from the opened anther of the stamen to the receptive stigma of the carpel is called pollination. Types of Pollination: Pollination is of two types- self pollination and cross pollination. Self Pollination: It is the transfer of pollen grains from anthers to the stigma of same or genetically similar flower. It is possible only when anthers and stigma mature simultaneously. Types of Self Pollination: Self Pollination is of two types- Autogamy … Continue reading Pollination