What is stigma
Stigma
The pollen grain needs to land on the stigma of the plant for successful pollination to occur.
Pollen is collected in the stigma.
The stigma catches pollen and the pollen grain germinate on the stigma. The stigma is sticky to catch and trap pollen with various hairs or flaps.
What is stigma
Stigma
The pollen grain needs to land on the stigma of the plant for successful pollination to occur.
To receive and scrutinize the compatibility of pollen grains
Stigma is a mark of disgrace or infamy.
One reason is the the pollen (from anthers) need to travel to the stigma - either on the wind or carried by insects. Many pollen grains will get lost enroute so lots more need to be produced.
stigma
stigma
The sticky part of the pistil is called the stigma. It is the receptive surface where pollen grains land and germinate to begin the process of fertilization.
it holds the stigma in place
Pollen is collected in the stigma.
The stigma catches pollen and the pollen grain germinate on the stigma. The stigma is sticky to catch and trap pollen with various hairs or flaps.