Q. When pollen is transferred from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant, it is referred to as :
(a) Geitonogamy.
(b) Allogamy.
(c) Xenogamy.
(d) Siphonogamy.
Solution :
Correct Option : A 1.Geitonogamy is a type of self-pollination. 2.Geitonogamy is when pollen is exported using a vector (pollinator or wind) out of one flower but only to another flower on the same plant. It is a form of self-fertilization. 3.A vector must be used to transport pollen from flower to flower on the same plant. 4.Hence, When pollen is transferred from the anther of a flower to stigma of another flower of the same plant, it is referred to as Geitonogamy. So, the correct answer is ‘Geitonogamy’.