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What is artificial propagation?
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Artificial propagation is a method of breeding plants using human intervention to replicate natural processes, usually for agriculture or horticulture.
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Name one advantage of artificial propagation.
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One advantage is that it allows for the rapid production of large numbers of plants with desirable traits.
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What is grafting?
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Grafting is a technique where tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another so that they join and continue their growth together.
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Describe the process of layering in artificial propagation.
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Layering involves bending a branch of a plant to the ground and covering a part of it with soil so that it forms roots while still attached to the parent plant.
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What is tissue culture in artificial propagation?
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Tissue culture is a method of cloning plants by growing them from small pieces of plant tissue in a sterile environment.
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Why is cutting used in plant propagation?
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Cutting is used to produce new plants by cutting a piece of the parent plant's stem, leaf, or root and allowing it to take root and grow.
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How does artificial propagation contribute to agriculture?
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It contributes by enabling efficient plant breeding, enhancing crop yields, and maintaining genetic consistency in crops.
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Which artificial propagation method is preferred for producing seedless fruit?
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Grafting is often used for producing seedless fruit, as it allows the combination of desirable traits without sexual reproduction.
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What are root cuttings in artificial propagation?
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Root cuttings involve taking a section of a root from a plant and replanting it to grow a new plant.
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List a disadvantage of artificial propagation.
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A disadvantage is that it can lead to reduced genetic diversity within plant populations.
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What is plant cloning?
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Plant cloning is the process of creating genetically identical individuals from a single plant through artificial propagation methods.
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Why might wild plants not be suitable for artificial propagation techniques like grafting?
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Wild plants might not be suitable because they may lack compatibility and required characteristics, such as fast growth or desirable fruits.
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Can artificial propagation be used on all plants? Why or why not?
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Not all plants are suitable for artificial propagation due to differences in adaptability or growth characteristics.
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How does artificial propagation help in conserving endangered plant species?
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It helps by reproducing plants in controlled environments, ensuring species survival without depleting wild populations.
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What is the role of nurseries in artificial propagation?
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Nurseries support artificial propagation by providing controlled environments to grow plants until they're ready for transplantation.
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