Self-Pollination & Cross- Pollination And Their Controversies
Types Of Pollination The transfer of pollen grains from the stigma of a pistil is known as Pollination. Pollination in flowering plants occurs by two methods- self-pollination and cross-pollination. Self Pollination - Self Pollination involves the transfer of pollen grain from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or genetically similar flower. It is of two types - Autogamy - Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower is known as Autogamy. It occurs by the three methods - Self Pollination showing by A& B and cross-pollination is shown by B & C Cleistogamy - Some Plants never open to ensure complete self-pollination. This condition is called Cleistogamy. For example - oxalis, viola. Homogamy - Anther and stigma of the bisexual flower of the same pla...