AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stem cutting is a common method of artificial vegetative propagation in which plant?
A
Rose
B
Jasmine
C
Blueberry
D
Apple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cutting: Cutting is referred to as a method of cutting a stem of a plant with nodes and internodes intact and growing it as an individual plant. By cutting, more plants are propagated. For Example, the Rose plant is commonly propagated by cutting.

Detailed explanation-2: -The plants like Rose, Bougainvillea, Chrysanthemum, Grapes, Sugarcane, Bananas and Cactus are commonly propagated by cutting. Starting new plants from stem cuttings is a very simple way of propagation, though it does require a bit more time and attention than other propagation methods.

Detailed explanation-3: -This method is used to develop new and better varieties by a combination of two plants. The stem (scion) of one plant is strongly attached to the rooted stem (stock) of another plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants like rose and jasmine do not produce viable seeds. So, they are grown by artificial vegetative propagation.

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