I have to investigate about. Pollination

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Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a flower (the anther) to the female part of a flower (the stigma). This transfer is essential for fertilization and the subsequent production of seeds and fruits.

There are two main types of pollination:

  • Self-pollination: Pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma of the same flower, or to another flower on the same plant.
  • Cross-pollination: Pollen is transferred from the anther of a flower on one plant to the stigma of a flower on a different plant of the same species.

Pollination can be achieved through various agents, including wind (anemophily), water (hydrophily), insects (entomophily), birds (ornithophily), and other animals.

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