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(biology) the process of producing plant seeds by transferring a powdery substance from one plant to the other
- Bees play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen between flowers as they collect nectar, ensuring the reproduction of many plant species.
- Wind pollination is common in grasses and many trees, where pollen is carried from one plant to another by air currents.
- Some plants, like orchids, have evolved specific adaptations for pollination by attracting particular insects with their unique shapes and scents.
- Pollination can also occur through water, as seen in aquatic plants where pollen grains travel through the water to reach other plants for fertilization.
- Farmers often rely on natural pollination or introduce managed pollinators like honeybees to increase crop yields and ensure fruit and seed production.