Consider the following plants: 1. Bougainvillea 2. Carnations 3. Cocoa 4. Grapes Which of these plants are propagated by stem cutting?

Question

Consider the following plants:

1. Bougainvillea

2. Carnations

3. Cocoa

4. Grapes

Which of these plants are propagated by stem cutting?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The process of stem cutting is also known as striking or cloning. It is a vegetative mode of propagation of plants. Stems, roots or both can be used to propagate the plants. Bougainvillaea, carnations, cocoa and grapes can all be propagated with stem cuttings.