3.3a Insect Pollination

Cross-Pollination is the transfer of pollen (Male nuclei) from one plant to another plant's stigma (female part).

In order for a plan to be pollinated by an insect, the plant must attract the insect.

The plants colored petals and various scents are watch attract the insect, and the insect always returns because they receive fructose and pollen (protein).

Stamen (Male part of the plant):

Anther which produces pollen grains

Filament which supports the anther

Carpal (Female part of the plant):

Stigma is where pollen grains fall

Style which connects the stigma to the ovary

Ovary which contains eggs (ovules)