Topic 3 Propagation 3 (cuttings)

What is a characteristic of seeds compared to cuttings in plant propagation?

• Seeds are clones of the original plant

• Seeds are more expensive than cuttings

• Seeds have genetic diversity

• Seeds take a shorter time to reach parent plant size

Which of the following statements is true about cuttings in plant propagation?

• Cuttings are more expensive and less abundant than seeds

• Cuttings are clones of the original plant

• Cuttings increase genetic diversity in plants

When considering the cost and abundance, how do seeds compare to cuttings?

• Seeds and cuttings are equally expensive and abundant

• Seeds are more expensive but less abundant than cuttings

• Seeds are less expensive and more abundant than cuttings

• Seeds are less expensive but fewer in number than cuttings

When are softwood cuttings typically taken?

• After leaf fall from deciduous woody plants

• In spring from basal shoots and young stem shoots

• From midsummer to autumn

• Just below a node

What type of stem cutting should have a hard base and a soft tip?

• Hardwood

• Softwood

• Nodal

• Semi-ripe

Which of the following is an example of a plant that can be propagated using hardwood cuttings?

• Pelargonium

• Lavender

• Salix

• Fatsia

What should be done a week before taking cuttings from plants?

• Prune the plants heavily

• Feed and water parent/stock plants

• Apply pesticides to the plants

• Remove all leaves from the plants

Why is it important to use clean and sharp tools when taking cuttings?

• To make the process faster

• To prevent plant growth

• To prevent spreading any diseases and minimize damage to the plant

• To ensure cuttings take root immediately

What is the purpose of using plastic bags to collect cuttings?

• To keep the cuttings organized

• To prevent water loss through transpiration

• To protect the cuttings from sunlight

• To make it easier to transport the cuttings

What type of compost is recommended for cuttings?

• A high-fertilizer compost

• A free draining peat free compost

• A moisture-retaining compost

• A compost with high peat content