Question

Which term specifically refers to the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a different plant?

Options

• Allogamy

• Autogamy

• Geitonogamy

• Xenogamy

Answer 1

Xenogamy is the scientific term for the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a different plant, where 'allos' means different and 'gamos' means marriage. This term emphasizes the involvement of two separate plants in the pollination process.