Q35 / 137 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Reproduction in Organisms
Artificial induction of roots on stems before it is separated from the parent plant for propagation is called
- ACutting
- BPlant tissue culture
- CRoot-stem joint
- Correct answerDLayering
Solution
In layering middle part of a soft basal branch is defoliated, slightly injured (tonguing, notching, ringing) and pegged in the soil to develop adventitious roots. Later on, the branch of the layer is separated and planted
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.