BOTANY

Detailed explanation-1: -Grasses are wind pollinated, as are some of our native trees and shrubs, such as beech (Nothofagus species), kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum, pepper tree) and many Coprosma species. Pollination by the wind is very hit and miss. The wind may pick up pollen from a grass flower and scatter it all over the place.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wind Pollination (Anemophily) Many of the world’s most important crop plants are wind-pollinated. These include wheat, rice, corn, rye, barley, and oats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of wind-pollinated plants include monocotyledons, such as grasses, and members of the Fagaceae family such as oak and beech.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pollen grains of wind-pollinated flowers are produced in large quantities to make sure that at least some pollen grains reach the stigmas of other flowers and successful pollination takes place as many pollen grains are wasted. These pollen grains are light and hence are easily transferred to other flowers.

Detailed explanation-5: -The flowers that are pollinated by wind need to be small and lightweight. This helps them to float in air for longer distances.