AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stem cuttings are commonly used for vegetative propagation in sugarcanes, roses, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stem cutting is a process used in vegetative propagation. In this process, a piece of the stem of the source plant is placed in a suitable medium to develop a new plant. Rose, hibiscus, bougainvillea and sugarcane can be grown from stem cutting method. Q.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sugarcane is propagated primarily by the planting of cuttings. The sections of the stalk of immature cane used for planting are known as seed cane, or cane sets, and have two or more buds (eyes), usually three.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stem cutting is a mode of vegetative propagation in which stem is cut into pieces having at least one node. From the node new plantlet emerge out. Sugarcane is an example of a plant that’s propagated in this manner. Mango and cotton are grown by seeds and banana by root cutting.

Detailed explanation-5: -The asexual reproduction in rose plants can occur through the stem cuttings. The new rose plant formed from the cutting is similar to the parent plant, thus rose plants are commonly grown by this method.