Pollination Definition

pŏlə-nāshən
noun
The definition of pollination is when pollen is moved from plant to plant to produce more plants or fruits.
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A monoecious plant has both male and female flowers.
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A dioecious plant has only male flowers or only female flowers.
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Some pollen is carried through the air by gliding with the wind.
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Other pollen has air chambers that allow them to float to their fertilization destination.
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Synonyms:
  • pollenation
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Other Word Forms of Pollination

Noun

Singular:
pollination
Plural:
pollinations

Pollination Sentence Examples

  • But the common agents for pollination are insects.

  • Pollination is effected by aid of insects.

  • The flowers contain honey, and attract flies, short-lipped bees or other small insects by the agency of which pollination is effected.

  • Effective pollination may also occur between flowers of different species, or occasionally, as in the case of several orchids, of different genera - this is known as hybridization.

  • If pollination does not occur, then you won't have any fruit.

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