Question

List any four reasons for vegetative propagation being practised in the growth of some type of plants.​

Answer 1

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(i) Vegetative propagation is a cheaper, easier and more rapid method of propagation in plants than growing plants from their seeds.

(ii) Better quality of plants can be maintained by this method.

(iii) It results in propagation of those plants which do not produce viable seeds or produce seeds with prolonged period of dormancy.

(iv) The plants generated from vegetative means are more uniform and genetically similar to the parent stock.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

✒✒✒As some plants do not produce seeds.

✒✒✒ It is a cheaper, easier and a rapid method.

✒✒✒ To maintain the character and traits of certain plants. The plants produced by this method are genetically similar.

✒✒✒ Used in methods such as layering or grafting to grow many plants like sugarcane, roses, or grapes for agricultural purposes.