Look at the picture given below and think in line with the given prompts. Class 9

Look at the picture given below and think in line with the given prompts. Class 9

Question 1.

Look at the picture given below and think in line with the given prompts and find out which type(s) of pollination might have been followed in these flowers — Class 9

Answer:

Tomato (Stamens cover the stigma): Self¬pollination. Since the stamens surround and cover the stigma, pollen from the anthers easily falls directly onto the stigma of the same flower, leading to self-pollination.

Wheat (Flowers open after pollination): Wind pollination / Self-pollination. The flowers open only after pollination has already taken place within the closed flower (cleistogamy), indicating self-pollination. Wind may also carry pollen between plants. Wheat is a well-known wind-pollinated crop.

Papaya (Male and female flowers are often borne on different papaya trees): Cross¬pollination. Since male and female flowers are on different trees, pollen must be transferred from the male flower on one tree to the female flower on another tree. This is cross-pollination, facilitated by insects or wind.