Precision Pollination (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Flowers make certain that gamete fusion has successfully occurred before other pollen are repelled. That allows the process of fertilization to continue if the first pollen grain turns out to have been a dud. Credit Mike Cohea/Brown University Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.