Reproduction In Plants Flashcards
Pollination
act of transferring pollen grains from the anther to the stigma.
Self-Pollination
transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of the same flower or another flower in the same plant
Cross-Pollination
transfer of pollen from anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on a different individual of the same species.
Fertilization
union of the pollen and ovule.
Where does pollination occur
Ovary
After fertilization, ovary develops into a ___
fruit
After fertilization, the ovules develops into a ___
seeds
Seed Dispersal
movement or transfer of seeds from the parent plant.
Seed Dispersal allows the plants to __________
spread out to a wide area
Seed Dispersal prevents
overcrowding of plants in one specific place
Seed Dispersal reduces _________
competition for nourishment (water, sunlight, nutrients)
Germination
is the growth of a new plant from a seed