The following points highlight the six main methods of vegetative propagation of fruit plants. The methods are: 1. Cutting 2. Layering 3. Budding 4. Grafting 5. Specialized Organs 6. Micro Propagation. Method # 1. Plant Propagation by Cutting: Many types of plants, both woody and herbaceous, are frequently propagated by cuttings. A cutting is a vegetative plant part which is [...]
The fruits like papaya, phalsa, kaghzilime, jamun and guava are usually propagated from seed. Similarly, the rootstalk for citrus, ber, loquat, mango, pear, peach, plum, etc. are usually raised from seed. Propagation from seed has been responsible for the production of chance seedlings of highly superior merit and has contributed towards evolution of new varieties. The man made hybrids are [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Micro-Propagation 2. Pathway of Regeneration 3. Stages 4. Techniques 5. Problems 6. Advantages 7. Disadvantages. Definition of Micro-Propagation: The term micro-propagation is used specifically to refer to the application of tissue culture techniques to the propagation of plants starting with very small plant parts grown aseptically in a test tube [...]