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Pollination and Fertilization

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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Topics in Pollination and Fertilization

1

Pollination - Definition and Types

  • Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
  • Pollination must occur between plants of the same species only
  • Nature ensures only same-species pollen germinates and grows further
2

Self-Pollination vs Cross-Pollination

  • Self-pollination requires bisexual flowers or unisexual flowers on same plant
  • For self-pollination, anthers and stigma must mature simultaneously
  • Self-pollination advantages: surer process, preserves parental characters, economical (no wastage), no need for large/showy flowers
3

Nature's Mechanisms Favoring Cross-Pollination

  • Unisexuality: Separate male and female flowers on different plants (dioecious) or same plant (monoecious)
  • Dichogamy: Different maturation times of anthers and stigma
  • Protandry: Anthers mature before stigma (e.g., sunflower, sweet pea)
4

Agents of Cross-Pollination and Flower Adaptations

  • Main agents: Insects, wind, water, birds, animals
  • Insect-pollinated flowers (entomophilous): Large, brightly colored, scented, nectar-producing, sticky pollen, flowers in clusters
  • Wind-pollinated flowers (anemophilous): Small, dull colored, no scent/nectar, long hanging stamens, light dry pollen, feathery stigma

Key Concepts

The process of transferring pollen grainsTransfer of pollen from antherTransfer of pollen from one plantExternal factors that help in crossThe fusion of male and female

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