Question

Which method of artificial vegetative propagation has been depicted in the diagram given below?

• A. Layering
• B. Grafting
• C. Cutting
• D. Suckering

Answer 1

The correct option is B Grafting

All of the given options are methods of artificial vegetative propagation. However, none of them, except for grafting, involves combining grafts of two different plants, which is clearly the case in the given diagram.
In layering, one of the aerial stems is bent down and buried in the soil, while still being connected to the parent plant. The buried part of the stem then grows roots and develops into an independent plant.
In cutting, a stem or branch from a healthy plant is cut off and planted in the soil. This cutting then develops into an independent plant.
In suckering, an adventitious bud of a stem or root is planted and allowed to develop into a complete plant.