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(ii) How does geitonogamy differ from xenogamy?
(ii) How does geitonogamy differ from xenogamy?
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Geitonogamy involves the same plant, while xenogamy promotes cross-pollination for genetic diversity.
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Geitonogamy:
- Transfer of pollen between flowers of the same plant.
- Functionally resembles cross-pollination but involves the same genotype.
Xenogamy:
- Transfer of pollen from one plant to another plant of the same species.
- Promotes genetic diversity through true cross-pollination.
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