Question

The stage in which a Single explant is increased to from one to hundreds and thousands is called

• A. Hardening
• B. Mutliplication
• C. Introduction of explants
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mutliplication

Multiplication is the process of taking the tissue samples produced during the first stage and increasing their number. Following the successful introduction and growth of plant tissue, the establishment stage is followed by multiplication. Through repeated cycles of this process, a single explant sample may be increased from one to hundreds and thousands of plants. Hardening refers to the preparation of the plants/plantlets for a natural growth environment.