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What best describes the process of artificial propagation of plants?
What best describes the process of artificial propagation of plants?
Which of the following is a requirement for making a cutting in plant propagation?
Which of the following is a requirement for making a cutting in plant propagation?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned as a common method of artificial propagation?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned as a common method of artificial propagation?
Which of the following plants is listed as an example of one that can be propagated artificially?
Which of the following plants is listed as an example of one that can be propagated artificially?
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What is one advantage of artificial propagation of plants?
What is one advantage of artificial propagation of plants?
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What is the primary purpose of cuttings in plant propagation?
What is the primary purpose of cuttings in plant propagation?
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In the layering method of propagation, what remains above ground?
In the layering method of propagation, what remains above ground?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the grafting method?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the grafting method?
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Which plant is mentioned as an example that can be propagated by cuttings?
Which plant is mentioned as an example that can be propagated by cuttings?
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What happens to the branch in the layering method once it develops roots?
What happens to the branch in the layering method once it develops roots?
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Study Notes
Artificial Propagation of Plants
- Artificial propagation involves growing new plants from a single parent plant using man-made techniques.
- It's commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for cultivating crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Common Propagation Methods
- Cuttings: A section of a plant (stem, root, or leaf) is cut and planted to grow a new plant. The cutting must have buds to develop roots and shoots.
- Layering: A branch is bent to touch the ground and buried in soil. New roots develop from the buried part, and the new branch can be cut from the parent plant. This method is used for jasmine, strawberry, raspberry, lemon, guava, and others.
- Grafting: Two different plant parts are joined together. One plant provides roots (stock), and the other provides the cutting (scion). This method helps plants grow faster and adapt more easily to specific conditions.
Examples of Plants Propagated Artificially
- Cutting examples: Rose, Bougainvillea, sugarcane, grapes, chrysanthemum, cactus
- Layering Examples: Jasmine, strawberry, raspberry, lemon, guava, hibiscus, Bougainvillea.
- Grafting Examples: Grafting can be used to produce apple trees, among many other plants.
Grafting Procedure
- Select suitable scion and stock plants.
- Make slanting cuts on both the scion and stock stems.
- Join the scion and stock together, ensuring cambium layers touch.
- Cover the joined parts with cloth or a polythene bag to protect them from infection and water loss.
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Explore the fascinating world of artificial propagation techniques that allow us to grow new plants from a single parent. This quiz covers methods such as cuttings, layering, and grafting, along with examples of plants that can be propagated. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these essential horticultural practices.
