Question

The benefit which can be derived by horticulturists through artificial vegetative propogation is_______________.

• A. life span of plants in increased
• B. plants water intake is reduced
• C. genetic characteristics are maintained intact in offspring
• D. fruit and flower production is enhanced

Answer 1

The correct option is C

genetic characteristics are maintained intact in offspring

The benefit which can be derived by horticulturists through artificial vegetative propagation is genetic characteristics are maintained intact in offspring and thus help in growing high yielding varieties or disease resistant varieties effectively. Cutting, layering, grafting are examples of artificial vegetative propagation methods.