Pollination (Noun)
Meaning
Transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The process of pollination is essential for the reproduction of many plant species.
- Bees and butterflies are important agents of pollination, transferring pollen between flowers as they feed on nectar.
- Pollination occurs when pollen from the anther of one flower is transferred to the stigma of another flower.
- In self-pollination, the pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.
- Pollination by wind is less common than pollination by insects, but it still plays a significant role in the reproduction of many plant species.