Question

Advantage of cleistogamy is ..................

• A. More vigorous offspring
• B. Non-dependence on pollinators
• C. Vivipary
• D. Higher genetic variability

Answer 1

The correct option is B Non-dependence on pollinators

Cleistogamy procedure do not depend on pollinators. It is because, cleistogamy is automatic self-pollination which describes the trait of certain plants to propagate by using non-opening, self-pollinating flowers. Especially well known in peanuts, peas and beans, this behaviour is most widespread in the grass family.