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​Dive into the essential methods of plant breeding with this detailed guide on emasculation and artificial pollination in the mustard plant (Brassica spp.). This video provides a clear, step-by-step demonstration of:
​Preparation and Selection: Choosing the perfect flower bud for the procedure.
​Emasculation Technique: Learn the precise method to remove the anthers (male parts) to prevent self-pollination.
​Pollination: The correct way to transfer desired pollen to the receptive stigma.
​Tagging and Maintenance: Crucial post-pollination steps for successful seed development.
​Perfect for botany students, agriculture enthusiasts, and plant breeders looking to understand controlled crosses in oilseed crops.
​How do plant breeders develop new, high-yielding mustard varieties? It all starts with controlling who pollinates who! This video explores the science and practical application of:
​Emasculation: The surgical removal of anthers from a hermaphrodite mustard flower to ensure it can only be cross-pollinated.
​Hand Pollination: The deliberate transfer of pollen from a chosen donor plant to the emasculated recipient.
​We detail the tools, timing, and techniques required for a successful controlled cross in Brassica species. Understand the key to producing hybrid vigor and improved characteristics in this important oilseed crop.