Noun: cross-pollination 'krós,pó-lu'ney-shun
- Fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another
"Bees play a crucial role in cross-pollination of many crop species"
- Stimulating influence among diverse elements
"the cross-pollination of the arts"
Derived forms: cross-pollinations
Type of: influence, pollination
Antonym: self-pollination
Encyclopedia: Cross-pollination