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1.
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In self pollination, the pollen grains are transferred from anther to stigma of the same flower or different flower present on the same plant.
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In cross pollination, the pollen grains are transferred from anther to stigma of another flower present on a different plant.
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2.
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In self pollination, only one plant is involved.
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In cross pollination, two different plants are involved.
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3.
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It is a sure method of pollination (pollination rarely fails).
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It is not a sure method of pollination (pollination may fail).
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4.
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External pollinating agents are not required.
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External pollinating agents are required.
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5.
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Pure line progeny can be obtained.
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Pure line progeny cannot be obtained.
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6.
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It does not help in evolution.
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It helps in evolution.
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7.
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Undesirable characters cannot be eliminated.
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Undesirable characters can be eliminated.
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