Arrange the following steps involved in the process of artificial hybridization in correct sequence.
(A) Bagging
(B) Emasculation
(C) Re-bagging
(D) Dusting of pollen grains from anther of male flower to the stigma of female flower
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (B), (A), (D), (C)
(B) Emasculation — first. In artificial hybridisation only the desired pollen must reach the stigma. So the anthers of the female parent’s bisexual flower are removed from the bud before they burst.
(A) Bagging — second. The emasculated flower is covered with a bag, usually of butter paper, so that unwanted pollen cannot reach its stigma.
(D) Dusting of pollen grains from anther of male flower to the stigma of female flower — third. This is done only when the stigma has become receptive. Mature pollen of the chosen male parent is dusted on it.
(C) Re-bagging — last. The flower is covered again and the fruit is allowed to develop.
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