Question

What is the correct sequence of steps in artificial hybridization for bisexual flowers?

Options

• Bagging → Emasculation → Pollination → Wait for stigma receptivity → Re-bagging → Development

• Emasculation → Bagging → Wait for stigma receptivity → Pollination → Re-bagging → Development

• Pollination → Emasculation → Bagging → Wait for stigma receptivity → Development

• Wait for stigma receptivity → Emasculation → Bagging → Pollination → Re-bagging → Development

Answer 1

The correct sequence for artificial hybridization in bisexual flowers is: (1) Emasculation of the female parent flower bud, (2) Bagging with butter paper, (3) Waiting for the stigma to attain receptivity, (4) Pollination with desired pollen, (5) Re-bagging the flower, and (6) Allowing fruits and seeds to develop. This order ensures prevention of self-fertilization and contamination.