Question

Differentiate between cutting layering and grafting

Answer 1

Difference between Grafting and Layering. The vegetative propagation is the propagation which occurs through vegetative parts like root, stem and leaves of the plant. ... The artificial vegetative propagation is done through various methods called cutting, layering, grafting.

Answer 2

cutting : in this method ,the stem is cut into small pieces with each bearing an axillary bud.

layering: in this method , a portion of one of the lower branches of the plant with an axillary bud at the node is bent down to the ground so that it touches the soil.

grafting : in this method such as rose , mango ,guava., a Small shoot or bud of a desired variety of plant is intimately fixed on the stem of another plant of the same or related species