selfpollinators
Self-pollination is a form of pollination in flowering plants where pollen from the anther of a flower is transferred to the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant. This process can occur through various agents such as wind, water, or animals, or it can happen internally within the flower structure itself, a process known as autogamy. Self-pollination results in self-fertilization, leading to offspring that are genetically very similar to the parent plant.
Many plants have evolved mechanisms to promote self-pollination. These can include flowers that are hermaphroditic, possessing