Self-pollination occurs when the pollen from the anther is deposited on the stigma of the same flower, or another flower on the same plant. ... Self-pollination occurs in flowers where the stamen and carpel mature at the same time, and are positioned so that the pollen can land on the flower's stigma.
What are the advantages of self-pollination?
The advantages of self-pollination are as follows:
- Much surer in bisexual flowers where stamens and carpels mature simultaneously.
- Indefinite preservation of parental characters.
- No wastage of pollen grains.
- Flowers are not required to be showy and large.
- Nectar and scent are not required to be produced by flowers.
What does a plant need to self pollinate?
In general, self-pollinating plants have perfect flowers -- they house both male and female reproductive parts. As pollen accumulates on the male anthers, these grains must adhere to the female stigma for successful fertilization.
