Question

Differentiate between Self-pollination and Cross-pollination.

Answer 1

1. Self-pollination: It is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of the same flower of the same plant.
2. Cross-pollination: It is the transfer of pollen grains from anther of a flower to stigma of another flower of different plant.

Self-pollination:	Cross-pollination:
1. Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of the same flower or another flower of the same plant.	1. Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant.
2. Self-pollination is also called as Autogamy.	2. Cross-pollination is also called as Allogamy.
3. Examples of Self-pollinating plants are pea, wheat and rice.	3. Examples of Cross-pollinating plants are mango,apple and sugarcane.