Question

Removal of anthers from a flower during hybridisation process is known as:

• A. Isolation
• B. Emasculation
• C. Sterilisation
• D. Crossing

Answer 1

The correct option is B Emasculation

$\text{Emasculation}$

Removal of anthers from the bisexual flower before the dehiscence of the anther is called emasculation.
This ensures the transference of the desired pollen grains to the stigma and thus autogamy is prevented.



$\text{Answer}$

$\text{Chiropterophily}$

(b) Emasculation