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What is meant by emasculation? When and why does a plant breeder employ this technique?

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"Removal of Anthers from the bisexual flower of a female parent when the flower is in Bud condition with the help of a forceps" is called emasculation. This technique is employed, when only the desired pollengrains are used for pollination and the stigma is protected from contamination.
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