| pollination | <plant biology> The transfer of pollen from the male organ, where it is formed, to the receptive region of a female organ, for example from anther to stigma. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| cross-pollination | <botany> Fertilization of a plant from a plant with a different genetic makeup. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| self-pollination | <botany, plant biology> Pollen of one plant is transferred to the female part of the same plantor another plant with the same genetic makeup. (09 Oct 1997) |
| open pollination | Pollination by wind, insects, or other natural mechanisms. (09 Oct 1997) |