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Criteria for Autogamy to Take Place

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The one advantage of cleistogamy is :

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It leads to greater genetic diversity

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Seed dispersal is more efficient and widespread

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Seed set is not dependent on pollinators

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Each visit of pollinator results in the transfer of hundreds of pollen grains

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The correct option is C Seed set is not dependent on pollinators
Cleistogamous flowers do not open so they self-pollinate and thus, do not depend on pollinators.

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