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different btween self pollination cross pollination |
| Answer» Self pollination(i) It is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of either the same or genetically similar flower.(ii) Self pollination can occur even in closed flower.(iii) External agency is not required for self pollination , except in case of geitonogamy.(iv) The plants ultimately become homozygous.Cross pollination(i) Cross pollination involves the transfer of pollen from anther of one flower to the stigma of a genetically different flower.(ii) It occurs when he flowers are open.(iii) An external agent is essential for carrying the pollen grains from anthers to the stigma.(iv) The plants remain heterozygous. | |