Question

Explain the difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Answer 1

S. No.	Self-Pollination	Cross-Pollination
1	Pollen grains are transferred to stigma of same flower.	Pollen grains are transferred to stigma of different flower.
2	Pollinating agent is not required.	Pollinating agent such as wind, water, insects, etc. is not required.
3	Examples: Peanuts, sunflower, etc	Examples: Mango, rose and most of the flowering plants.