Can a plant flowering in Mumbai be pollinated by pollen grains of the same species growing in New Delhi? Provide explanations for your answer.
Yes, it is possible by artificial hybridisation in which pollen grains of one flower is introduced artificially on the stigma of another flower. But there should not be self-incompatibility. However, it is important to make sure that only the desired pollen grains are used for pollination and the stigma is protected from contamination (from unwanted pollen). This is achieved by emasculation and bagging techniques.
