STANDARD Botany Artificial Hybridization MCQ Question
While planning for an artificial hybridization programme involving dioecious plants, which of the following steps would not be relevant
Bagging of female flower
Dusting of pollen on stigma
Emasculation
Collection of pollen
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Artificial hybridization is one of the major approaches of crop improvement Programme. In such crossing experiment it is important to make sure that only the desired pollen grains are used for pollination and the stigma is protected from contamination. This is achieved by emasculation and bagging techniques.
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