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What is the primary purpose of treating the cut end of the stem with a rooting hormone?

To increase stem diameter
To stimulate leaf growth
To stimulate root growth (correct)
To prevent fungal infections

Which of the following plants is not typically propagated using stem cutting?

Rose
Oak tree (correct)
Bougainvillea
Sugar cane

What is the main advantage of artificial vegetative propagation?

It is only used for flowering plants
It is a slower method of propagation
It produces genetically identical plants (correct)
It requires a lot of equipment

What is the term for the method of propagation that involves cutting a stem and planting it in a growing medium?

Stem cutting (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing adequate humidity, air circulation, sunlight, and temperature during stem cutting propagation?

To facilitate the growth of roots and shoots (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of artificial vegetative propagation?

It is a slow method of propagation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between stem cutting and layering?

Stem cutting involves cutting the stem, while layering does not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the method of propagation that involves encouraging the development of roots on a stem that is still attached to the parent plant?

Layering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of grafting?

Rootstock and scion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is artificial vegetative propagation used in agriculture and horticulture?

To produce genetically identical plants (B) Signup and view all the answers

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