STANDARDBotany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants
STANDARD Botany Artificial Hybridization MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
While planning for an artificial hybridization programme involving dioecious plants, which of the following steps would not be relevant
A
Bagging of female flower
B
Dusting of pollen on stigma
C
Emasculation
D
Collection of pollen
Correct Answer
Option C
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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