* Self-pollination: This occurs when pollen from the anther (male part) of a flower is transferred to the stigma (female part) of the *same* flower.
* Genetic Implications: Since the pollen and the egg come from the same individual, the offspring inherit identical genetic material from both parents. Essentially, it's a clone of the parent plant.
Think of it this way: Imagine you're making a recipe with only one ingredient. The resulting dish will taste exactly like that one ingredient, right? Self-pollination is similar. The resulting seed will be genetically identical to the parent plant.
