DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One big problem of vegetative propagation is excessive water loss. What is one thing you could do to prevent this from killing your cutting?
A
Use only the runner of the plant for your cutting
B
Use clean tools for cutting
C
Use a rooting hormone called auxin
D
Remove lower leaves of cutting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Damping-off is controlled primarily through good sanitation, high quality planting material, and proper cultural and environmental controls. Damping-off is worse when soil is wet or compacted. Prepare planting beds so that the soil has good drainage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process in which new plants are grown from the old parts of another plant like roots, shoots and leaves, without involving any reproductive organ, is termed vegetative propagation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Identify the location where you will snip your cutting from the main plant. Carefully cut just below the node with a clean sharp knife or scissors. Place the cutting in a clean glass. Change out the water every 3-5 days with fresh room temperature water. Wait and watch as your roots grow! More items

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