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What is pollination? Mention any four features of wind pollinated flowers.

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Transfer of pollen grains to the stigma of a pistil is termed as pollination.
Features of wind pollinated flowers
(i) Pollen grains are light and non-sticky.
(ii) Well exposed stamens for easy dispersal by wind.
(iii) The stigma is sticky, large and feathery to trap pollen grains in the air.
(iv) Numerous flowers are packed together to form inflorescence.
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