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Leaf cuttings are used for quick vegetative propagation of
Leaf cuttings are used for quick vegetative propagation of
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The correct option is C Sansevieria
Vegetative propagation is the growth and development of the plant by asexual means. It occurs from specialized vegetative plant parts. It is made possible by meristem tissue that is commonly found within stems and leaves, as well as at the tips of roots and stems. Meristem tissue contains undifferentiated cells that actively divide by mitosis allowing plant growth.Sansevieria plant has long leaves with meristem tissue at the tip as well as at margins. Cutting of leaf can give rise to adventitious roots for plant growth.Jasmine, blackberry and Tea are propagated by layering and stem cuttings. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Vegetative propagation is the growth and development of the plant by asexual means. It occurs from specialized vegetative plant parts. It is made possible by meristem tissue that is commonly found within stems and leaves, as well as at the tips of roots and stems. Meristem tissue contains undifferentiated cells that actively divide by mitosis allowing plant growth.
Sansevieria plant has long leaves with meristem tissue at the tip as well as at margins. Cutting of leaf can give rise to adventitious roots for plant growth.
Jasmine, blackberry and Tea are propagated by layering and stem cuttings. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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