Methods and consideration in plant pollination

Emasculation

Removing anthers before they mature.

Bogging

Covering female flowers with a bag.

Tagging

Labeling flowers for tracking pollen sources.

Pollen Viability

Ability of pollen to fertilize effectively.

Pollination Mechanisms

Agents transferring pollen among plants.

Anemophily

Pollination by wind.

Entomophily

Pollination by insects.

Hydrophily

Pollination by water.

Artificial Pollination

Human-assisted pollen transfer.

Timing of Pollination

Optimal timing for successful fertilization.

Spatial Isolation

Distance between different plant varieties.

Temporal Isolation

Planting varieties at different times.

Physical Barriers

Using barriers to prevent cross-pollination.

Roguing

Removing off-type plants from cultivation.

Biodiversity Conservation

Protecting diverse ecosystems and species.

Genetic Resources

Preserving genetic diversity in plants.

In Situ Conservation

Preservation within natural habitats.

Ex Situ Conservation

Preservation outside natural habitats.

Germplasm

Genetic material used in breeding.

Dormancy

Seed's inability to germinate under favorable conditions.

Autogamy

Self-pollination ensuring genetic stability.

Allogamy

Cross-pollination promoting genetic diversity.

Dichogamy

Different timing of male and female maturity.

Hermaphroditism

Having both male and female reproductive organs.

Cross Pollination

Pollen transfer between different plants.

Self Pollination

Pollen transfer within the same flower.

Cleistogamy

Pollination occurs before flower opens.

Hybridization

Crossing different species to create hybrids.

Filial Generation

Offspring resulting from a genetic cross.