Cross pollination

Cross Pollination The fertilization of the ovary on one plant with pollen from another plant, producing a progeny with a new genetic makeup distinct from either parent.

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CROSS POLLINATION - The transfer of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower on a different plant. Many species require this to set seed. As opposed to self-pollination.

Cross pollination is not always undesirable but if you are wanting to preserve your seed you will want to prevent this. Some varieties have very high cross pollination rates.

Hybrid refers to new varieties of plants, which were created by humans through cross pollination of separate varieties. The naming of hybrids is usually done by the creator of the hybrid, and is proceeded by an 'x'.

But the female flower is small and always lags behind the male flowers' pollen so there is never any cross pollination on the tree. So you need a different type of hazelnut nearby for cross pollination.

Some vegetable plants do just fine solo, but for some, major cross pollination is a must, take corn for instance, it really needs those rows to flourish.

Apples, plums and pears require two varieties for cross pollination. Select an apple variety that is fireblight resistant. (Fireblight is a bacterial infection.) Resistant varieties are Red Delicious and Winesap.

However some plants will naturally be cross pollinated with other plants, so even if it is OP, the seeds resulting from a cross pollination could yield a different plant.

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Since most currants are self-fertile, there is no need to interplant varieties for cross pollination. Harvesting ...

They do not tolerate "wet feet," or poor drainage. All pecan varieties require cross pollination; however, in most cases, sufficient pollen is available. If your trees will be isolated, check on pollination before selecting varieties.

Definition as written by talinum: The transfer of pollen from one plant variety to another. Definition as written by melody: When two different varieties of plants exchange pollen, the resulting offspring are the products of a cross pollination.

There are even forms with purplish or slightly variegated leaves. Planted singly or in small groups in a flower garden, they may provide more ornamental effect than food, not having a sufficient mass planting for effective cross pollination.

Poor pollination can result in corn ears that are not completely filled out. It is also a good idea to keep sweet corn away from any other type of corn such as popcorn, field corn, or "Indian corn" to avoid cross pollination.

See also: Pollination, Cross, Plant, Flower, Variety