Reproduction In Organisms Question 27
Question: Artificial induction of roots on stems before it is separated from the parent plant for propagation is called:
Options:
A) Root-stem joint
B) Plant tissue culture
C) Grafting
D) Layering
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Grafting is performed between two plants of closely related varieties.
The root system of one is grafted with the shoot system of other desiredplant.
In layering, stem branch chosen for propagation remains attached to the parent till introduces adventitious roots.
Tissue culture micro propagation is the latest method of obtaining a number of plantlets from plant tissue.
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