HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants germinate from seeds when they are provided with favourable growing conditions. Some plants like papaya, marigold, chilli, capsicum, tomato, etc., cannot be propagated by asexual method. It is the only means of creating genetic diversity of plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stem Cuttings: This technique is probably the most versatile of all methods used for vegetative propagation. It can be used for both herbaceous and woody material.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Sowing’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual propagation involves taking a part of one parent plant and causing it to regenerate itself into a new plant. The resulting new plant is genetically identical its parent. Asexual propagation involves the vegetative parts of a plant: stems, roots, or leaves.