What is another word for self-pollination?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfpˌɒlɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Self-pollination is a crucial mechanism for many plants to reproduce. However, it is also important to have a varied vocabulary to describe this process to avoid repetition. Some synonyms for self-pollination include autogamy, self-fertilization, and selfing. Autogamy is the process of a plant pollinating itself without external help, and can happen through various means such as the release of pollen within the flower or the movement of the anthers towards the stigma. Self-fertilization is another term used to describe self-pollination and refers to the fertilization of an ovule by sperm from the same flower or plant. Selfing is a more colloquial term that combines self-pollination and self-fertilization, and is often used interchangeably with the other two words.
