Question

Micropropagation technique is used for the commercial scale production of

• A. Sugarcane
• B. All of the above
• C. Potato
• D. Banana

Answer 1

The correct option is D Banana

Micropagation
Micropropagation is an in vitro technique that uses tissue culture for the commercial production of plantlets. As a result of micropropagation large amounts of high quality plants can be produced in a short duration of time. Usually plants that have a high commercial value are grown using this method.

Micropropagation in banana
Banana is a globally important fruit, supporting the livelihood of many people in India. Since it is a commercially important crop, micropropagation is used to produce disease free, high yielding varieties.