Xenogamy is essentially a type of
Xenogamy is essentially a type of
The correct option is B allogamy
Self-pollination refers to the transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of either the same flower or a genetically similar flower. It includes autogamy and geitonogamy.
Autogamy occurs when a perfect flower is pollinated by its own pollen. So, it is a type of self-pollination. It can occur by-
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Homogamy: When anther and stigma of flowers mature together and as a rule, homogamy is essential for self-pollination.
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Cleistogamy: Cleistogamous flowers are closed flowers. Their anthers and stigmas are not exposed. When self-pollination occurs in such flowers, it is called cleistogamy.
Geitonogamy involves the transfer of pollen of one flower to the stigma of another flower belonging to the same plant.
Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of a genetically different flower. It is also called xenogamy. The term allogamy includes both geitonogamy and xenogamy.
Self-pollination refers to the transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of either the same flower or a genetically similar flower. It includes autogamy and geitonogamy.
Autogamy occurs when a perfect flower is pollinated by its own pollen. So, it is a type of self-pollination. It can occur by-
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Homogamy: When anther and stigma of flowers mature together and as a rule, homogamy is essential for self-pollination.
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Cleistogamy: Cleistogamous flowers are closed flowers. Their anthers and stigmas are not exposed. When self-pollination occurs in such flowers, it is called cleistogamy.
Geitonogamy involves the transfer of pollen of one flower to the stigma of another flower belonging to the same plant.
Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of a genetically different flower. It is also called xenogamy. The term allogamy includes both geitonogamy and xenogamy.
