Pollination and Its types

 

Honey bee helping in Pollination

Pollination refers to the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of a plant through external agents. The agents which helps in pollination is known as Pollinators. These agents are honey bee, air, water, human, bird, insect.

Pollination is of two types: 

1. Self Pollination 
2. Cross Pollination

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.What are pollen grains?

Pollen grains are male gametes. They are produced within Anther- the male part of flowers.

2.What are pollinating Agents?

The agents which help in pollination     are known as pollinating agents. For       example insects, birds, humans and         all other biotic and abiotic                         components on Earth.