What is meant by pollination? Name and differentiate between the two modes of pollination in flowering plants.
CBSE DELHI - SET 3 2016
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Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma.The two modes of pollination are:
- Self pollination: it is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
- Cross pollination: it is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same species.
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