Which of the following is a difference between layering and stem cutting?

In layering stem is cut after roots develop unlike in stem cutting.

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The node/ bud is not buried in case of layering.

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Layering is easily done in plants with stiff stems.

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The stem turns into roots in the case of stem cutting

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The correct option is A
In layering stem is cut after roots develop unlike in stem cutting.

In the case of layering, the stem is buried in the soil and is cut after roots and new leaves develop. In the case of stem cutting, the stem is first cut and then buried. Layering is difficult for plants with stiff stems because layering requires bending and burying the stem while it is still attached to the parent plant.

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Choose the option that gives the correct order of layering procedure.

a – Roots begin to groow on the stem

b – The stem is bent and buried in soil

c – The stem is cut from the parent plant

d – New leaves start developing on the stem

The stem of a fruit tree X fixed in soil is cut in a slanting way. The upper part of the stem of another fruit tree Y of different variety of same species is also cut in a slanting way. The cut stem of tree Y, without roots but having some leaves, is placed over the rooted cut stem of tree X in such a way that their cut surfaces fit together properly. While joining the two cut stems, care is taken to make sure that the layer Z of one cut stem is in contact with layer Z of the other cut stem. The joint of the cut stem is bound tightly with a piece of cloth and covered properly with polythene. Soon the cut heals and the two stems grow together and become one fruit tree producing leaves, flowers and fruits.
(a) What is the name of this method of producing plants or trees?
(b) What name is given to the cut stem of tree X having roots?
(c) What name is given to the cut stem of tree Y which has no roots but has some leaves?
(d) Name the layer Z.
(e) Why should the layer Z of one cut stem be in contact with the layer Z of the other cut stem?
(f) Name any four fruit trees which are usually bred by this technique.
(g) State any one advantage of producing fruit trees by this technique.

Q. Describe with suitable examples, the following artificial methods of vegetative propagation

(i) Stem cutting

(ii) Layering.

Q. The stem branch used in layering is the

Annual rings are the number of :
(a) Internodes in a stem
(b) Rings of vascular bundles in a monocot stem.
(c) Barks layers in a woody stem.
(d) Layers of Xylem in a stem.

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