Question

When should the bag be applied during the artificial hybridization process?

Options

• Only after desired pollen has been applied

• Immediately after emasculation

• After the stigma becomes receptive

• Three days before emasculation

Answer 1

The bag must be applied immediately after emasculation to protect the stigma from unwanted pollen contamination. The bag is kept in place until the stigma becomes receptive, at which point it can be briefly removed for pollination with desired pollen before being replaced.