The process of removing the anthers from a bisexual flower to prevent self-pollination is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of removing the anthers from a bisexual flower to prevent self-pollination is called:
A. Emasculation
B. Bagging
C. Hybridization
D. Tagging
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Emasculation is the removal of stamens (anthers) from a bisexual flower before anthesis to prevent self-fertilization in artificial hybridization experiments. Bagging covers the flower to prevent contamination, tagging labels the cross. Emasculation ensures that only desired pollen is used.

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