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What are the various artificial methods of vegetative propagation in plants? |
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Answer» The various artificial methods of vegetative propagation in plants are: (a) Cutting: In this any part of the plant like the stem root or leaf is cut and buried in the soil which gives rise to a new plant as in rose, guava, grapes etc., (b) Layering: In plants like jasmine and strawberry a branch from the plant is brought down too the ground and covered with damp soil. After few days new roots are formed and the branch is cut from the main plant. (c) Grafting: In this the stem of a plant is given a cut and the other plant is fixed (with its stem) in it e.g., sugarcane, roses, grapes are grown for agricultural purposes. (d) By Roots: Plants like sweet potato show the growth of more plants from a root. (e) Stem: Plants like potato, ginger, onion, they show growth from their stems. (f) By Buds: Plant like Bryophyllum and potato grow small buds on them and a growth of new plant takes place. |
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