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What is propagation?
What is propagation?
Propagation can be defined as a process by which plants or crops are multiplied or increased in number.
Which of the following are types of crop propagation?
Which of the following are types of crop propagation?
What is the method of propagation using seeds called?
What is the method of propagation using seeds called?
Sexual propagation
List an example of a crop that can be propagated by seed.
List an example of a crop that can be propagated by seed.
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What is a method of propagation that involves using parts of the plants?
What is a method of propagation that involves using parts of the plants?
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What is one advantage of sexual propagation?
What is one advantage of sexual propagation?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of sexual propagation?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of sexual propagation?
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List one disadvantage of sexual propagation.
List one disadvantage of sexual propagation.
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Study Notes
Crop Propagation: Meaning and Methods
- Crop propagation is the process of increasing the number of plants.
- Two main types exist: sexual (seed) propagation and asexual (vegetative) propagation.
Sexual Propagation (Seed Propagation)
- Uses seeds to multiply crops (e.g., maize, tomatoes, vegetables).
- Advantages: The primary commercial method for field crops; plants grown from seed may live longer; important for developing new varieties; seedlings are easier and cheaper to raise.
- Disadvantages: Slower fruit production; offspring may not be true to the parent plant; seed dormancy can prevent germination; growth, maturity, yield, and other characteristics may vary; some plants produce few seeds.
Asexual Propagation (Vegetative Propagation)
- Uses plant parts (e.g., cassava, yam, ginger) to multiply crops.
- To be completed by the student: List five advantages of asexual propagation.
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This quiz explores the two main types of crop propagation: sexual and asexual. It covers their advantages and disadvantages, including various methods like seed propagation and vegetative propagation. Test your knowledge on increasing plant populations and their techniques!
