Question

Which of the following statements is true for Emasculation?

(a) Removal of stigma and anther from a plant

(b) Removal of male parts from the future female plant

(c) Removal of female parts from the future male plant

(d) Removal of all parts of the plant

I had been asked this question during an internship interview.

This question is from Food Production Strategies in portion Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Removal of male parts from the future female plant

Explanation: Emasculation is the removal of male parts from the future female plants in the young state so as to avoid chances of contamination from their pollen. In the case of unisexual plants, the male plants are not allowed to grow near the female plants.