Siitepölytyksellä
Siitepölytys refers to the process of pollination in Finnish. It is a crucial step in the sexual reproduction of flowering plants, ferns, and conifers. The process involves the transfer of pollen, which contains the male gametes of a plant, from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same or another flower. This transfer is essential for fertilization to occur, leading to the production of seeds and fruits.
Pollination can occur through various agents. Wind pollination, known as anemophily, is common in plants like
Self-pollination occurs when pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or