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Which of the following is an example of vegetative propagation?
Which of the following is an example of vegetative propagation?
- Sunflower
- Apple tree (correct)
- Rose bush
- Pine tree
What is the main characteristic of vegetative propagation?
What is the main characteristic of vegetative propagation?
- Involves fusion of gametes
- Involves multiple parents
- Requires gamete formation
- Does not require gamete formation (correct)
Which methods are commonly used in vegetative propagation?
Which methods are commonly used in vegetative propagation?
- Budding and tissue culture
- Pollination and fertilization
- Seeds and spores
- Cuttings and grafting (correct)
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Vegetative Propagation
- Running stems of strawberries and potato tubers are examples of vegetative propagation, as they produce new plants identical to the parent plant.
Characteristics
- The main characteristic of vegetative propagation is that it produces genetically identical offspring, as the new plants develop from vegetative parts of the parent plant.
Methods
- Stem cutting, leaf cutting, and grafting are commonly used methods in vegetative propagation, allowing plants to reproduce quickly and efficiently.
- Layering, division, and tissue culture are also methods used in vegetative propagation, each with its own advantages and applications.
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