HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The development of roots on a stem while the stem is still attached to the parent plant is called layering. A layer is the rooted stem following detachment (removal) from the parent plant. Some plants propagate naturally by layering, but sometimes plant propagators assist the process.

Detailed explanation-2: -When layering, roots are induced to develop on a stem while it is still attached to the parent plant. Early summer is a great time to start layers because it provides a long growing season for roots to form and grow.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asexual plant propagation methods produce new plants from vegetative parts of the original plant, such as the leaves, stems and roots. These methods are generally referred to as vegetative propagation.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the layering method, one of the branches of a plant is pulled down into the ground and covered with moist soil in such a way that the tip of the branch remains above the surface. After a few days, new roots start growing from the part buried in the soil.