what are the different types of pollination

Types of Pollination

Although all flowering plants rely on pollination for reproduction, there is variation in how plants pollinate.

There are two types of pollination called self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Self-pollination
            is the more basic type of pollination because it only involves one flower. This type of pollination occurs when pollen grains from the anther fall directly onto the stigma of the same flower. Although this type of pollination is simple and quick, it does result in a reduction in genetic diversity because the sperm and egg cells of the same flower share genetic information.



Cross-pollination
           is a more complex type of pollination that involves the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of a different flower. This type of pollination results in an increase in genetic diversity because the different flowers are sharing and mixing their genetic information to create unique offspring.