Question

Demerits and merits for layering?

Answer 1

Answer:

Merits for layering

1. the parent plant supplies the new individual with water and food, particularly carbohydrates, protein and hormones, particularly the auxins, until it's makes its own food

2. comparatively bigger plant could be obtained through layering

3. it prevent soil erosion

4. it is possible to propagate difficult to root plants vegetatively

Demerits for layering

1. this method of propagation is limited to plants which form growing points readily

2. it is difficult to produce large number of plants through this method does not used propagation material economically.

3. this method is short but time consuming and little difficult in some cases. this method is laborious cumbersome and expensive.

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