Question

Explain the term Emasculation.

Answer 1

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● Emasculation -

• Emasculation is the removal of anthers from a plant.
• It is usually required in bisexual plants during artificial hybridization.

# Importance of emasculation in plant hybridization -

1. It prevents self-pollination in bisexual plants.
2. Only cross-breeding is possible in emasculated plants.
3. Selective breeding is possible due to emasculation.

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Answer 2

Emasculation as the name suggests is the removal of male reproductive organs or the complete male reproductive system.

Explanation:

• It is done mainly in plants and human beings. The male part of flower is called anther.
• This part is removed from the bisexual flower before they attain reproductive maturity.
• This process is carried out, to eliminate the "chances of self-pollination" in plants.
• This ensures the occurrence of cross pollination in plants. In humans, the external sex organs are removed, which includes penis and testicles.