Question:
What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder employ this technique?
Answer:
Emasculation means removal of anthers, with a forceps, from the flower bud before dehiscence.
Plant breeder used this technique in artificial hybridisation to prevent contamination of stigma with the undesired pollen.
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