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Male and femal flowers are present on different plants (dioecious) to ensure xenogamy, in

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papaya

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bottle gourd

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maize

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all of these

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The plants in which male and female flowers are borne on separate individuals, are referred to as dioecious plants, e.g., papaya, data palm. Dioecious plants exhibit xenogamy.
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