Difference Between Self And Cross Pollination

Difference Between Self And Cross Pollination

Difference Between Self And Cross Pollination
Self Pollination
Cross Pollination
Transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower
Transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower
No need for pollinators, less energy and time consuming
Genetic diversity, adaptation to changing environments
Less genetic variation, risk of inbreeding
Requires pollinators, more energy and time consuming
Peas, orchids
Most flowering plants, grasses