Artificial Propagation Questioner

Name:_____________ Date:___________
Class:_____________ Points:____/10
1. What distinguishes artificial propagation from natural propagation in plants? Give examples of
both methods?

2. What is grafting?

3. Describe the step-by- step procedure for performing grafting on avocado and mango plants?

4. What are the primary tools and materials used in grafting an avocado plant? List at least three?

5. During the avocado grafting demonstration, which specific steps are crucial for a successful
graft?

6. Define air layering in plant propagation and briefly explain how it works?

7. Describe the primary materials and tools required for successfully performing air layering?

8. Discuss the significance of using rooting hormone in the air layering process?

9. How long does it typically takes for toots to form in an air layering, and what factors might
affect this timeframe?

10. List some plants which are more suitable for air layering than others?