Plant Propagation - 4 Methods - Quiz

What is the definition of vegetative propagation?

• Growing plants from seeds

• Growing plants using methods unrelated to seeds

• Growing plants using grafting techniques

• Growing plants using layering techniques

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Which method of propagation is considered the easiest?

• Division

• Root cuttings

• Grafting

• Layering

When is the ideal time for division?

• Early spring

• Late spring

• Summer

• Fall

Which plants can be propagated through root cuttings?

• Flowering plants

• Ground covers

• Culinary herbs

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using rooting hormone?

• To speed up the rooting process

• To prevent diseases in the cuttings

• To improve the color of the new plants

• To increase the size of the leaves

Which method of propagation is commonly used for fruit trees?

• Division

• Root cuttings

• Grafting

• Layering

What is the purpose of grafting?

• To create new plant varieties

• To preserve the qualities of a specific variety

• To increase the size of the fruit

• To improve the disease resistance of the plant

When is the best time to do grafting?

• Early spring

• Late spring

• Summer

• Fall

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What is the main advantage of layering?

• It requires minimal effort

• It produces faster results than other methods

• It can be done at any time of the year

• It allows for the creation of new plant varieties

What is the purpose of wounding the stem in layering?

• To prevent diseases

• To improve the appearance of the plant

• To trigger the development of roots

• To increase the growth rate of the plant