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Explain the steps that ensure cross pollination in an autogamous flower.

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To ensure cross-pollination in an autogamous flower, the following steps are taken: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Emasculation**: - The first step is to perform emasculation. This involves removing the anthers (the male reproductive part) from the flower. Since autogamous flowers are capable of self-pollination, removing the anthers prevents the flower from self-fertilizing. - Use forceps to carefully pluck or dehisce the anthers from the flower. This ensures that no pollen from the same flower can fertilize the ovules. ...
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