Vegetative Propagation in Plants 2

The video tutorial explains vegetative propagation, a type of asexual reproduction in plants. It covers natural methods like propagation through stems, roots, and leaves, and artificial methods such as cutting, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. The tutorial highlights the advantages and disadvantages of producing identical plants and discusses how these methods can be used for commercial purposes.

What is vegetative propagation?

• A method of asexual reproduction using seeds

• A method of sexual reproduction using flowers

• A method of sexual reproduction in plants

• A method of asexual reproduction using vegetative parts

Which of the following is NOT a type of stem used in natural propagation?

• Tubers

• Leaves

• Corms

• Rhizomes

What part of the plant is a sweet potato?

• A type of flower

• A type of leaf

• A swollen root

• A modified stem

Which plant propagates through its leaves?

• Tapioca

• Asparagus

• Bryophyllum

• Dahlia

What is the process of inserting a stem cutting into another plant called?

• Layering

• Grafting

• Tissue culture

• Cutting

Which method involves covering a branch with moist soil to grow roots?

• Tissue culture

• Layering

• Cutting

• Grafting

How does tissue culture help in plant propagation?

• By using a small vegetative part to grow many plants

• By layering branches in soil

• By using seeds to grow plants

• By grafting two plants together