Question
How does Differentiate between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
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Answer
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Basis of differentiation
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Self pollination
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Cross pollination
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Meaning
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The process of transfer of pollen grains from anthers to the stigma of a flower, but when this process is between the flowers of the same plant than the term is called self-pollination.
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The process of transfer of pollen grains between the flowers of the different plants of the same species is called cross-pollination.
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It involves
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Single plant.
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Two different plants of the same species.
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Self pollination
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Self-pollination occurs in perfect flowers only.
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It occurs in both imperfect and perfect flowers.
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Pollinating agents
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Pollinating agents are not required.
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Pollinating agent such as wind, water, insects, etc. is not required.
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Pollen grains
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Less number of pollen grains are produced.
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A large number of pollen grains are produced.
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Examples
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Wheat, rice, pea, orchids, barley, tomatoes, peaches, apricot.
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Mulberry, maize, pumpkins, strawberries, blackberries, plums, grapes, daffodils, maple, catkins, grasses.
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