Mechanism that Permits Self-pollination
- Perfect flower: This type of flower also called bisexual and hermaphroditic flower, is self-fertilized by being present in a single plant because both male and female reproductive organs are present in the same flower. It will be promoted. When pollen release and stigma receptivity are synchronized and there is no mechanism to facilitate pollen transfer from flower to flower, pollen transfer within the flower is guaranteed.
- Homogamy: Female and male reproductive organs mature at the same time. That is, pollen is released as soon as the stigma is absorbed.
- Cleistogamy: This is a plant mechanism in which pollination and fertilization occur before or just before flowering.
Pollination
Pollination is the biological process by which pollen from the male part of the flower transfers to the female part of the same or on different flowers. Pollination results in fertilization and the production of seeds. Pollination is important for the reproduction of plants. Pollination can occur in different ways, such as through the wind, water, or animals such as bees, butterflies, and many more. However, some plant species are self-pollinating or do not require pollinators to reproduce.