Through What Route Does Pollination in Corn Occur

Question

Through what route does pollination in corn occur?
A) wind
B) insects
C) birds
D) bats

Accepted Answer

Corn plants rely on pollination through the wind. The male flowers produce large quantities of pollen that is released into the air, and then carried by the wind to reach the female flowers. The female flowers have long silks that capture the pollen and transport it to the ovule, resulting in fertilization and the development of corn kernels.