Differentiate between the following.
Self and cross-pollination

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Pollination is the process of pollen grains being transferred from a flower's anthers to its stigma.
After the pollen grains are shed from the anther, they can reach the stigma of a flower by several means.
Self-Pollination
Cross-Pollination
It occurs when the pollen of a flower gets transferred to the stigma of the same flower (on the same plant). It occurs when the pollen of a flower gets transferred to the stigma of another flower (on a different plant) of the same type.
It generally does not require any external agent. It requires external agents like wind, water, and animals.
Examples: Mango, banana, and China rose. Examples: Rose, coriander, drumstick.

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Self-Pollination	Cross-Pollination
It occurs when the pollen of a flower gets transferred to the stigma of the same flower (on the same plant).	It occurs when the pollen of a flower gets transferred to the stigma of another flower (on a different plant) of the same type.
It generally does not require any external agent.	It requires external agents like wind, water, and animals.
Examples: Mango, banana, and China rose.	Examples: Rose, coriander, drumstick.