Self-pollination (Noun)
Meaning
Fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of the same flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Many plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, are capable of self-pollination, which allows them to produce fruit even in the absence of other plants.
- Self-pollination is a common mechanism of fertilization in certain species of orchids, where the pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma within the same flower.
- Some plants, like dandelions, rely on self-pollination to produce seeds, as they often lack the necessary attractants to draw in pollinators.
- In the process of self-pollination, the pollen from the anther of a flower is transferred to the stigma of the same flower, allowing for fertilization to occur.
- Self-pollination is an important adaptation for plants that are isolated or have limited access to pollinators, as it enables them to reproduce and set seed.