Question

Stem cuttings are commonly used for propagation in

• A. Sugarcane
• B. Mangoes
• C. Rubber
• D. Jasmine

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

For the propagation of those plants which produce either very few seeds or do not produce viable seeds, an artificial method of reproduction is used, called artificial vegetative propagation. It is of different types. Cutting is one of the most of them where pieces of the parent plant are removed and placed in a suitable medium to grow into the individual plants. In sugarcane, stem cutting is done and it is called cane cutting.

So, the correct answer is option C.