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The very definition of a species is that it cannot produce a fertile offspring with an organism from a different species.

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What is the two different types of pollenation in plants?

cross pollinating


Occurs between flowers of two different plants?

cross pollination


Is cross pollination between different types of flowers possible?

No, only cross pollination between plants of the same genus and species


How are cross pollinated squash varieties developed to enhance their characteristics and traits?

Cross-pollinated squash varieties are developed by intentionally breeding different types of squash plants to create new hybrids with desired characteristics and traits. This process involves carefully selecting parent plants with specific traits, such as disease resistance or improved flavor, and then allowing them to cross-pollinate naturally or through controlled pollination methods. The resulting hybrid squash plants inherit a combination of traits from both parent plants, leading to enhanced characteristics in the new variety.


What did gregor Mendel do to study different characteristics in his genetics experiment?

He cross-pollinated plants


How did Mendel make sure that some plant cross pollinated?

He took it upon himself to pollinate the plants by bringing the pollen of one plant to the pollen of another different plant, forcing cross-pollination.


Do squash plants cross pollinate with each other?

Yes, squash plants can cross-pollinate with each other, as they are often pollinated by bees and other insects that can transfer pollen between different squash varieties.


Are plants that cross pollinate called offspring?

Plants that cross pollinate are called hybrids.


What plants will cross polinate with a marigold?

Marigolds can cross-pollinate with other marigold varieties, but generally do not cross-pollinate with other plant species. It is recommended to keep different marigold varieties separated by at least 500 feet to avoid unwanted cross-pollination.


Can you cross blueberry plants with cannabis plants?

No


How do plants encourage cross pollination?

Plants encourage cross-pollination by producing attractive flowers that entice pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds to visit and transfer pollen between plants. Some plants also have structures that make it difficult for the same plant to pollinate itself, further promoting cross-pollination. Additionally, plants may release scents or nectar to attract pollinators, increasing the chance of pollen transfer between different plants.


Will a marigold cross pollinate with an African daisy?

No they are to totally different types of plants, Marigold = Tagetes and African Daisy = Diamorphotheca. In order for them to cross-pollinate they have to be compatible at least at a genus level