VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2014

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    Emasculation, a practice used by plant breeder is achieved by

    A) removal of stamen from bisexual flower

    B) removal of stamen from either bisexual or unisexual flowers

    C) removal of stamen and gynoecium from bisexual flower

    D) covering of male sex organ in bisexual flower

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Plant breeder removes stamen from bisexual flower during improvement of plant species. Removal of these male organs of plants (pollen-Anthesis) is known as emasculation. The process is done with help of forceps or by dipping the flower bud into hot water (45-53°C) for about 1-10 minutes. .


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