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Cross-pollination of pea plants

Diagram showing cross-pollination of pea plants.

To cross-pollinate peas, pollen from the stamen of 1 plant is transferred to the stigma of another. Before the transfer, the anthers must be removed from the recipient plant to prevent self-pollination.

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Published:16 August 2011Size: 33 KB