Pollen: meaning, definitions and examples

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pollen

 

[ หˆpษ’lษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical science

Pollen is a fine powdery substance produced by the male cones of seed plants and the anthers of flowering plants. It consists of microscopic grains that contain the male gametes needed for fertilization. During the reproductive process, pollen is transferred from the male structures to the female structures of plants, allowing for the formation of seeds. This process is vital for the reproduction of many plant species and contributes to biodiversity. Pollen is also significant in agriculture and horticulture, influencing crop yields and plant health.

Synonyms

microgametophyte, spore

Examples of usage

  • Bees collect pollen to make honey.
  • The wind spreads pollen across large distances.
  • Pollen counts are high during spring.
  • Some people are allergic to pollen.
  • Pollen is essential for plant reproduction.

Translations

Translations of the word "pollen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรณlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคพเค—เค•เคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pollen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pyล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Šฑ็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pollen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท polen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฝƒ๊ฐ€๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจูˆุจ ุงู„ู„ู‚ุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณmapollur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tozcu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polen

Etymology

The word 'pollen' originates from the Latin word 'pollen', which means 'fine flour' or 'powder'. This term was used to describe the powdery substance that plants produce for reproduction, highlighting its granular nature. The usage of the term in the botanical context can be traced back to the early 18th century. Pollen plays a crucial role in the plant reproductive process, and as studies of botany progressed, the understanding of its functions and importance in ecology and agriculture expanded. The study of pollen has also contributed to fields such as palynology, which examines pollen grains and spores to gather information about past climate conditions and plant life.

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