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1 . A ^ Propagation by stem cuttings (rose or any
14.4 r locally available plant) and Bryophyllum leaf
Date
Cutting is an artificial method of vegetative propagation in many plants e.g.
rose, Hibiscus, leechi etc. Gardeners use it widely. In this method, cutting is
taken mainly from the stem and roots of the parent plant. These cuttings must
have meristematic region from where growth can occur. When cuttings are
placed in a suitable soil and under favorable conditions (sufficient nutrients,
water and sunlight), their roots and shoots grow and develop into the plants
identical to the parent plant. This process is used to produce many plants from a
single plant.
Fig 14.7: Stem Cutting in Rose
Vegetative propagation can also occur by leaves cutting. It is not common and
is seen in few plants e.g. Bryophyllum. It has fleshy leaves and adventitious
buds are present at the margins of its leaves.When a leaf falls on the ground,
the buds grow into new plants.
14.4 r locally available plant) and Bryophyllum leaf
Date
Cutting is an artificial method of vegetative propagation in many plants e.g.
rose, Hibiscus, leechi etc. Gardeners use it widely. In this method, cutting is
taken mainly from the stem and roots of the parent plant. These cuttings must
have meristematic region from where growth can occur. When cuttings are
placed in a suitable soil and under favorable conditions (sufficient nutrients,
water and sunlight), their roots and shoots grow and develop into the plants
identical to the parent plant. This process is used to produce many plants from a
single plant.
Fig 14.7: Stem Cutting in Rose
Vegetative propagation can also occur by leaves cutting. It is not common and
is seen in few plants e.g. Bryophyllum. It has fleshy leaves and adventitious
buds are present at the margins of its leaves.When a leaf falls on the ground,
the buds grow into new plants.
