BOTANY
PLANT GENETICS
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Question
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What does the term “open pollination” mean?
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pollination between two plants of the same species naturally by wind/insect or water
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The transfer of pollen by a technician from one plant to another
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The transfer of seeds from a plant
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Open-pollination is when pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse.
Detailed explanation-2: -Geitonogamy is one of the types of self-pollination where two different flowers of the same plant are involved.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anemophilous, or wind pollinated flowers, are usually small and inconspicuous, and do not possess a scent or produce nectar.
Detailed explanation-4: -Popular examples of open-pollinated plants include heirloom tomatoes, beans, peas, and many other garden vegetables.
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