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Define Xenogamy.
Define Xenogamy.
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Xenogamy = Cross-pollination between different plants of the same species.
Updated On: Mar 7, 2025
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Xenogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same species. Xenogamy ensures cross-pollination, leading to genetic variation and improved adaptability in plants.
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