Question

Some crop plants can be grown from a seed as well as vegetatively from stem cuttings. List any four advantages of vegetative propagation in such cases.

Answer 1

Four advantages of vegetative propagation for crop plants that can be grown either from seeds or stem cuttings:

1. It is a rapid and easier method of multiplying plants compared to growing from seeds.
2. Plants produced are genetically identical to the parent, preserving desirable traits.
3. Useful for plants with poor seed viability or prolonged seed dormancy.
4. Allows propagation of plants that do not produce seeds or produce seeds rarely.