Definition of «pollination»

Pollination is a process in which pollen from the male reproductive organs of flowers (anther) is transferred to the female reproductive organs (stigma) by various agents such as wind, water, or animals like bees. This transfer enables fertilization and helps plants produce seeds for reproduction.

Usage examples

  1. The process of pollination occurs when a bee collects nectar from a flower, transferring pollen from the male parts of one flower to the female parts of another flower.
  2. Pollination is necessary for the reproduction of many plants, as it leads to the formation of seeds and fruits.
  3. Farmers often rely on pollination for crop production, with insects like bees and butterflies playing a crucial role in ensuring the transfer of pollen between flowers.
  4. Due to habitat loss and the decline of pollinators, scientists are researching alternative methods of pollination, such as using drones or robots to mimic the role of bees.
  5. Some plants have evolved specific adaptations to attract certain pollinators, like orchids that resemble female bees to encourage mating attempts, ensuring effective pollination.

Sentences with «pollination»

  • This kind of pollination of different people, the mobility that is taking place is a positive thing that is affecting culture. (artsandculturetx.com)
  • Gary Rulison of the Rulison Honey Farms shows the bees to be used for pollination of the Indian Ladder apple orchard in Altamont, N.Y. April 18, 2012. (timesunion.com)
  • Project leader, Mburu Waiganjo told us «What makes me personally proud is the fact that our project has reversed a forest degradation trend and the «don't care» attitude towards the forest conservation that had prevailed has now gone and yielded the current lush green forest that is teeming with wildlife noises from the birds, the beauty of the butterflies and other insects which are evidently useful in pollination of crops in the forest - adjacent farms. (carbonfootprint.com)
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