Answer to Question #99631 in Biology for Alaa

Question

Lily flower dissection
How is the flower designed to prevent self-pollination? Why is this important?

Answer 1

One of the possible mechanisms preventing self-pollination is that female and male organs (the stamens and pistils) mature at different times. As new features are not introduced to the offspring during self-pollination, the process may decrease the vigor and vitality of the plant species.