Question
Discuss any two methods of artificial vegetative Reproduction.
Answer
Artificial vegetative reproduction refers to the process of propagating plants by human intervention rather than natural means.
Two methods of artificial vegetative reproduction are:
- Grafting: Grafting is a technique in which two plants are combined to create a new plant with desirable traits. In grafting, a stem or bud from one plant called the scion, is attached to the rootstock of another plant. The two plants then grow together, forming a single plant with the desired traits of both parent plants. Grafting is commonly used in fruit tree cultivation, where it is used to create trees with desirable fruit characteristics.
- Cuttings: Another method of artificial vegetative reproduction is taking cuttings from a parent plant and rooting them to create new plants. Cuttings are pieces of stem or leaf that are cut from the parent plant and planted in soil or another growing medium. Once the cutting forms roots, it can be transplanted into its own pot or directly into the ground. This method of reproduction is commonly used for plants that are difficult to propagate by seed, such as some types of roses or herbs.
