pollination

Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of a flower. Pollen contains male sex cells, and when it lands on the female part of the flower, it can fertilise the flower and create seeds. Seeds then grow into new plants.

There are two main types of pollination: self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Self-pollination is when pollen from the male part of a flower fertilises the female part of the same flower. This is the most common type of pollination in plants.

Cross-pollination is when pollen from the male part of one flower fertilises the female part of another flower. This type of pollination requires the help of a pollinator, such as an insect or bird.

Pollination is an important process for plants because it is how they reproduce. Without pollination, plants would not be able to create seeds and grow new plants.

The bees were responsible for pollinating the apple trees.