Layering

Q.

Which of the following is a difference between layering and stem cutting?

1. In layering stem is cut after roots develop unlike in stem cutting.

2. The node/ bud is not buried in case of layering.

3. Layering is easily done in plants with stiff stems.

4. The stem turns into roots in the case of stem cutting

Q.

A branch of parent plant is buried in the soil in which of these methods?

1. Tissue Culture

2. Layering

3. Grafting

4. Budding

Q.

A piece of a plant that is used for vegetative propagation in plants like rose, champa, etc.Is called

1. Cutting
2. Eyes
3. Roots
4. Bud

Q.

Choose the option that gives the correct order of layering procedure.

a – Roots begin to groow on the stem

b – The stem is bent and buried in soil

c – The stem is cut from the parent plant

d – New leaves start developing on the stem

1. a, b, c, d

2. b, a, d, c

3. c, b, a, d

4. b, c, d, a

Q. Name the following artificial vegetative propagation methods.

Q.

A piece of a plant that is used for vegetative propagation in plants like rose, champa, etc.Is called

1. Cutting
2. Eyes
3. Roots
4. Bud

Q.

In each of the following cases recognize the vegetative part from which new plants can be grown.

1. (i) –Leaf, (ii) – Stem, (iii) – Root.

2. (i) – Stem, (ii) – Stem, (iii) – Root.

3. (i) – Leaf, (ii) – Root, (iii) – Stem.

4. (i) – Root, (ii) – Stem, (iii) – Root.

Q. Will you explain me the process of layering in plants?

Q.

Vegetative propagation through the stem takes place in

1. ginger

2. mangoes

3. lotus

4. lettuce

Q. A method in which roots are induced on the stem while it is still attached to the parent plant is called

1. Layering
2. Cutting
3. Grafting
4. Vivipary