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Pollen Pistil Interaction

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Barrier to avoid self-pollination between stamens and pistil is

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Heterostyly

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B

Herkogamy

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Dichogamy

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D

Dicliny

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Solution

The correct option is B Herkogamy
Presence of the any physical barrier in between stigma and stamens such as hyaline membrane is known as herkogamy.This leads to cross pollination. eg Lima bean

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