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Question : What is meant by pollination ? Describe its various types along with names of various pollinating agents. |
Answer» Solution :The TRANSFER of pollen grains from anther to suitable stigma is termed POLLINATION. Pollination is of two types : (i) Self-pollination : The transfer of pollen GRAIN from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower is known as self-pollination. (ii) Cross-pollination: The transfer of pollen grain from the anther of ONE flower to the stigma of another flower growing on same or another plant of the same species is called crosspollination. Agencies of pollination are - wind, WATER, insects, birds and animals. |
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