Question
What is meant by emasculation? When & why plant breeder employ this technique ?

Answer

Emasculation:
→If the female parent bears bisexual flowers, removal of anthers from the flower bud before the anther dehisces using a pair of forceps is necessary. This step is referred to as emasculation.

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