MCQ
The process whereby a perfect flower is pollinated by its own pollen is called as $.........$
  • A
    Allogamy
  • Autogamy
  • C
    Xenogamy
  • D
    Hydrogamy

Answer

Correct option: B.
Autogamy
Autogamy is otherwise called as self fertilization.
The term autogamy is also used for pollination and describes self pollination within the same flower, distinguished from geitonogamy, transfer of pollen to a different flower on the same flowering plant, or within a single monoecious gymnospermous plant.

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