Question

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same or of another flower of the same kind is known as _____________.

Answer 1

Pollination :

1. The mechanism of transferring pollen grains from anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same or different plant is called pollination.
2. The pollen grains can be transferred to the stigma of the flower through wind, water and insects called pollinating agents.
3. Pollination can be divided into three types depending upon the source of pollen grains.
4. The transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of the same flower is called self-pollination or Autogamy.

Final Answer: Thus, the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same or of another flower of the same kind is known as Autogamy.