Читать книгу Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding - George Acquaah - Страница 216

Genetic manipulation of flowering plants by conventional tools is accomplished through the technique of crossing, which involves flowers. To be successful, the plant breeder should be familiar with the flower structure, regarding the parts and their arrangement. Flower structure affects the way flowers are emasculated (prepared for crossing by removing the male parts to make the flower female). The size of the flower affects the kinds of tools and techniques that can be used for crossing.