Why is emasculation performed in artificial hybridization?
To increase the chances of successful pollination.
To prevent unwanted self-pollination.
To enhance the genetic diversity of the resulting hybrid.
To promote the growth of male reproductive organs in plants.
Emasculation is the removal of the male reproductive organs of a plant, such as the stamens, to prevent self-pollination and promote controlled pollination. In artificial hybridization, emasculation is performed to prevent unwanted self-pollination and ensure that only the desired pollen is used for controlled pollination. This helps in creating new plant varieties with desired traits by controlling the pollination process. Emasculation is a common practice in plant breeding, especially in crops where self-pollination is common, such as tomatoes and peas.
Option 2 is the correct answer.