Question

The emasculation is required for ______.

Options

• pure lines

• cross pollination

• natural hybridization

• selective hybridization

Answer 1

The emasculation is required for selective hybridization.

Explanation:

• Emasculation is the process of removing the anthers (male parts) from a bisexual flower before they shed pollen.
• This is done to prevent self-pollination and allow controlled cross-pollination with pollen from a chosen male parent.
• Since the purpose is to produce hybrids with desired traits through controlled (selective) hybridisation, textbooks often list “selective hybridisation” as the most precise answer.