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Transfer of pollen grain from the flower of one plant to stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same species is known as:
Transfer of pollen grain from the flower of one plant to stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same species is known as:
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The correct option is C Xenogamy
Xenogamy is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant.
Autogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
Transfer of pollen of flower of a plant to another flower of the same plant is called geitonogamy. This transfer involves an agent of pollination. Genetically, it is similar to autogamy since, the pollen grains come from the same plant but functionally different.
Dichogamy is the ripening of the stamens and pistils of a flower at different times, so that self-fertilization is prevented.
Xenogamy is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant.
Autogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
Transfer of pollen of flower of a plant to another flower of the same plant is called geitonogamy. This transfer involves an agent of pollination. Genetically, it is similar to autogamy since, the pollen grains come from the same plant but functionally different.
Dichogamy is the ripening of the stamens and pistils of a flower at different times, so that self-fertilization is prevented.
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