How do plant breeders make sure only one type of pollen is used when their flowers are pollinated?

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How do plant breeders make sure only one type of pollen is used when their flowers are pollinated?

2007-10-02 09:40:53 · 2 answers · asked by Eleanor T 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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They most likely use a paintbrush to transfer pollen from one plant to another.

2007-10-02 09:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They remove the stamens from the flower that is being cross-pollinated to prevent self-pollination. After applying the selected pollen, they cover the pollinated flower with a little sack to keep any other pollen from landing in the flower.

2007-10-02 16:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋