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Pollination - An Interaction of Plants and Insects

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education

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Topics in Pollination - An Interaction of Plants and Insects

1

Core Concepts

  • Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma, facilitating fertilisation.
  • Pollination is a mutualistic interaction between plants and animals because both organisms are benefited.
  • Agents of pollination include wind, water, insects, and birds.
2

Field Observations and Methodology

  • A nearby park, agricultural field, plantation, or garden should be observed for at least two weeks.
  • The variety of plants and insects should be noted carefully.
  • The insects that visit flowers should be listed.
3

Effects on Crop Yield

  • Recent studies showed that the yield of sunflower has considerably come down.
  • The reduction in pollinating insects is responsible for this decrease.
  • Indiscriminate use of pesticides kills harmful insects as well as useful insects.
4

Cropping Practice and Yield Improvement

  • Farmers grow Marigold in Mirchi fields.
  • Mirchi flowers are small and cannot attract many insects on their own.
  • Marigold attracts insects into the field.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Pollination as a mutual interaction between plants and insects that helps fertilisation and improves crop yield

PollinationAgents of pollinationInteraction between plants and animalsField observationPollinating insectsPesticidesSunflower yieldMarigold in Mirchi fields

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