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?

Solution: Emasculation refers to the removal of stems from bisexual flowers which later matures and form anther. This is done in order to avoid self-pollination in the flowers. This technique is employed when a specific characteristic is desired. The process is done by bagging the flowers even before the anther mature. When the anther matures, the desired pollen grains are shed on the covered stigma and are allowed to pollinate with the flowers of the desired characteristics.