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Detailed explanation-1: -Direct seeding is riskier than transplanting since seeds are exposed to environmental stresses and weed pressure directly. However, direct-seeded plants tend to mature faster than transplanted seedlings. Farmers practice both methods, especially in rice cultivation. Direct seeding is preferred for vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -The technique of moving a plant from a place where it has been growing and replanting at another site during the growing season is called transplantation. This method is widely used in horticulture. Tomato and paddy are some of the common examples of crops mainly grown by transplantation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Optimum age of the seedlings for transplanting is 18 days for short duration, 20-25 days for medium duration and 30 days for long duration varieties.