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 different factors to be taken into consideration for success in vegetative propagation through budding and grafting are as follows: (i) The stock and scion should preferably belong to the same species or genus of the family. (ii) The rootstock to be selected should be well suitable and compatible with different scion varieties. (iii) The budding and grafting should be [...]
Plant propagation is defined as the multiplication of plants by both sexual and asexual means. Type # 1. Sexual Propagation: Plants are raised from seeds and such plants are known as seedlings. Advantages: 1. Seedlings are long lived, hardy, bear more heavily and are easier to propagate. 2. This is the only method of propagation in phalsa and papaya where [...]