Question

Vegetative propagation in plants like citrus, jasmine and grapevine is done by the process of ______ .

• A. stem layering
• B. stem cutting
• C. stem grafting
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

stem layering

Vegetative propagation in plants like citrus, jasmine and grapevine is done by the process of stem layering. Layering is the process where part of the aerial stem, when buried in the soil, grows roots while still attached to the parent plant. After developing roots well, it is detached from the parent plant and grown as an independent one. This type of vegetative propagation is carried out in these plants as propagation via seeds is not possible.