Question

Transfer of pollen from one flower to stigma of another flower of same species is termed ___________.

Answer 1

Cross-Pollination:

1. Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on a different plant of the same species.
2. Transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc.
3. The two plants' genetic material combines and the resulting seeds from that pollination will have characteristics of both varieties and is a new variety.
4. Sometimes cross-pollinating is used intentionally in the garden to create new varieties.

Final answer: Transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same species is termed cross-pollination.