Question

In bud pollination anthers and stigma ripe before the opening of the buds, hence self-pollination takes place, e.g. pea, wheat, rice, etc. What are the advantages of autogamy?

Answer 1

Autogamy, or self-fertilization, refers to the fusion of two gametes that come from one individual.

The main advantages of self-pollination are as below:

1. A very few pollen grains can pollinate the flower.
   
2. The purity of the race is maintained.
   
3. Self-pollination avoids wastage of pollen grains.
4. Fewer chances of failure of pollination.