question_answer 58)

  Given below are the events that are observed in an artificial hybridization programme. Arrange them in the correct sequential order in which they are followed in the hybridization programme (a) Re-bagging (b) Selection of parents (c) Bagging (d) Dusting the pollen on stigma (e) Emasculation(f) Collection of pollen from male parent.

Answer:

                  The correct sequential order of artificial hybridization is as following (a) Selection of parents, (b) Emasculation (removal of anthers from the flower bud before the anther dehisces). (c) Bagging (process to cover the emasculated flower with a bag made up of butter paper). (d) Collection of pollen from other male plant. (e) Dusting of pollen on stigma. (f) Re-bagging Note If the female parent produces unisexual flowers, there is no need of emasculation.