Advantages of Cross Pollination

What is Cross-pollination?

Cross-pollination is a reproductive process in flowering plants (angiosperms) where pollen from the male reproductive organ (anther) of one flower is transferred to the female reproductive organ (stigma) of a different flower of the same species.

Advantages of Cross-pollination?

1. Higher yields (Hybrid vigour);
2. Early maturity;
3. High resistance to drought /pests/diseases;