Question

Which of the following types require pollinator but the result is genetically similar to autogamy?

Options

• Geitonogamy

• Xenogamy

• Apogamy

• Cleistogamy

Answer 1

Geitonogamy

Explanation:

It is functionally similar to cross-pollination as it involves pollinating agents, but it cannot bring about genetic variations and is only of ecological significance, e.g., Cucurbita maxima. It is similar to autogamy, as pollen grains come from the same plant.