Question

merits and demerits of layering​

Answer 1

Answer:

merits are

1.The parent plant supplies the new individual with water and food.

2.Comparatively bigger plant could be obtained through layering.

demerit are

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. In other words, this method does not use propagation material economically.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Layering

Explanation:

Layering is a technique utilized by horticulturists to propagate desirable plants. Layering involves making the branch of the desired plant to touch the ground, whereupon it produces adventitious roots. This part can then be planted into a separate new plant.

Merits:

1. Water and food is supplied by the parent plant until the new plant is separated.
2. Layering helps produce bigger plants.

Demerits:

1. Not all plants propagate by producing adventitious roots at growing points. So layering is not applicable to all plants.
2. Large-scale production is not viable through this method.