Question

Match the following plants to the methods of artificial vegetative propagation used commercially (by farmers). The key is Layering (L), Stem Cutting (S) and Tissue Culture (T).

1. Mango

2. Apple

3. Jasmine

4. Rose

5. Orchid

• A. 1-L ; 2-S; 3-T,S ; 4-T ; 5-L
• B. 1-T ; 2-S; 3-L,S ; 4-T,S ; 5-L
• C. 1-S ; 2-S; 3-L,S ; 4-T,S ; 5-T
• D. 1-L ; 2-S,L; 3-L,S ; 4-T,S ; 5-L,T

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1-S ; 2-S; 3-L,S ; 4-T,S ; 5-T

Mangoes, Apples, Roses and Jasmine can be propagated using stem cutting.

Layering is mostly used only jasmine as it is a vine. Layering is also possible using a special technique in roses, but this form is not common as it is easier to perform stem cutting.

Tissue culture is used most commonly for both roses and orchids. Mango and apple trees can also be produced by tissue culture but this is quite difficult and is not used commercially.