Pollination Pollination is the first step in the reproduction of flowering plants.
Many plants can reproduce only with the help of other plants.
The scent, color, and nectar of plants attract insects. Once on the plant, the pollen in the flowers stick to the insect's legs. As the insect goes to the next plant, pollen drops from the insect and fertilizes the seeds. The wind can also carry pollen from one plant to the other. Researchers and gardeners use brushes to transfer pollen from one plant to another.