Purpose: It's essential for plant reproduction, leading to fertilization and seed development.

Pollen: Pollen grains contain the male gametes needed for fertilization.

Anther: The anther is the male part of a flower that produces pollen.

Stigma: The stigma is the female part of a flower that receives the pollen.

Fertilization: Successful pollination leads to fertilization, where the pollen fuses with the ovule in the ovary.

Seed Development: Fertilization initiates seed development, which occurs within the ovary.

Fruit Production: Seed development often leads to the formation of fruit, which is the mature ovary.

Natural Agents: Wind (anemophily), water (hydrophily), and animals (zoophily) are common natural pollinators.

Artificial Pollination: Humans can also manually pollinate plants, especially when natural pollination is insufficient.