What is emasculation? Why and when is it done?

Emasculation :

Emasculation is the process of removal of anthers from the plants before the release of pollen grains.


Emasculation is done during artificial hybridisation of plants :

Emasculation is done during artificial hybridisation or artificial pollination between two selected parent plants showing desirable characteristics. It helps to prevent self pollination in a bisexual or monoecious plant.