Emasculation
Definition
Process
Precaution
emasculation
- • Emasculation is the process of removal of the anthers of a bisexual flower in order to prevent self -pollination of neighbouring plants.
- • It is just a step of artificial hybridisation.
- • Sterilise your fingers as well as all equipment with absolute alcohol.
Bagging and protection of
emasculated flower
- • After emasculation unwanted flowers are removed from twig.
- • the emasculated flower is covered with bag. It protect it from unwanted agencies e.g. insect,pollen,dew etc.
- • Bag is tied to stem with the help of thread.
- • A small hole is made in the lower surface of bag for respiration.
Tagging
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Label of hard paper is tagged with the help of thread in such a flowers
in which hybridisation is done.
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In this tag some important information is introduced foe future
references.
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E.g. date- 12-1-2019
time- 11:30 am
Precaution
- · Select healthy flower for emasculation.
- · Use sharp forceps and scissor.
- · Don’t use heavy bag and long tag.
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