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xenogamy
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xenogamy [zə′näg·ə·mē]
(botany)
Cross-fertilization between flowers on different plants.
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Tillandsia balbisiana is a xenogamous species based on results of cross pollination but its fruit setting is relatively low, probably another case of pollinator limitant.
Reproductive biology of six species of Tillandsia L. (Bromeliaceae) ... by Ramirez, Ivon M.; Gonzalez, Jose U.; Chi, Francisco; Carnevali, German; May, Filogonio / Journal of the Bromeliad Society
Considering the many simultaneous flowers produced by these species, the amount of nectar exuded, the hummingbird behavior, and the existence of SC, hummingbird visits likely favor geitonogamous rather than xenogamous pollen transfer.
A survey of floral traits, breeding systems, floral visitors, and ... by Bernardello, Gabriel; Anderson, Gregory J.; Stuessy, Tod F.; Crawford, Daniel J. / The Botanical Review
 
 
 
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