Question

Artificial vegetative reproduction through cutting of roots is carried out in

• A. Tamarind and Chrysanthemum
  
• B. Rose and Hibiscus
  
• C. Lemon and Rose
  
• D. Lemon and Tamarind
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Lemon and Tamarind


Artificial vegetative propagation

Vegetative propagation is a method of asexual reproduction in plants in which new plants are grown from the vegetative parts of the plant such as roots, stems or leaves.

Artificial vegetative reproduction is the process of growing plants using artificial methods like cutting, grafting etc.

Cutting

In this process, a part of the plant, usually a stem, root or a leaf, is cut and planted in the soil. A complete new plant arises from this part eventually.

Root cutting

Fruit bearing plants like lemon and tamarind are artificially reproduced by root cutting to have faster growth of fruits. The cut root gives rise to a stem.

Stem cutting

Stem cutting is a method of vegetative propagation where the cut stem planted into the soil gives rise to adventitious roots and grows into a new plant. Examples are Rose, Hibiscus, Chrysanthemum.

Final answer:

(d) Lemon and Tamaring