Pollination, Fertilization, and Self-Incompatibility (Video Notes)

A set of practice flashcards covering the distinctions between pollination and fertilization, the importance of self-incompatibility in fruit trees, and the potential consequences of improper pollination or fertilization.

What is the difference between pollination and fertilization?

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; fertilization is the fusion of male and female gametes inside the ovule, leading to seed formation after pollen tube growth.

Why is knowing whether a fruit tree is self-incompatible important?

If a tree is self-incompatible, it cannot fertilize with its own pollen and requires pollen from a different cultivar or plant, affecting fruit set and orchard planning.

How can improper pollination or fertilization affect fruit production?

It can lead to poor fruit set, reduced yields, and sometimes misshapen or underdeveloped fruits due to unsuccessful fertilization or inadequate cross-pollination.

Who created leaves and stems?

Jesus