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What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder employ this technique?
What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder employ this technique?
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Emasculation is a technique employed in artificial hybridisation programmes.
Emasculation means removal of anthers, with a forceps , from the flower bud before dehiscence.
Plant breeder employs this technique to prevent self pollination. This is useful in artificial hybridisation, where the desired pollen is required.
Emasculation is a technique employed in artificial hybridisation programmes.
Emasculation means removal of anthers, with a forceps , from the flower bud before dehiscence.
Plant breeder employs this technique to prevent self pollination. This is useful in artificial hybridisation, where the desired pollen is required.
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